He's Finally Here!

Today was the day; I picked up Eclipse from his previous owner and hauled him to the new private farm we will be boarding at. When I first walked up to him his eyes were wide and unsure so I took my time and allowed him to approach me. He walked forward slowly and after sniffing my hand he quickly relaxed and sighed. It is so apparent that Eclipse really wants to trust people but it is equally apparent that he has baggage from his negative experiences with us predators. Today I was also hauling another horse from the camp to Canton for one of the counselors. Both horses were not accustomed to using a ramp and while it took the first horse several minutes to sort out this new contraption, Eclipse followed me on fairly smoothly. I was thankful that our first trailer loading experience was more of less positive, however I am looking forward to building his confidence so that I can teach him to self load. 

The trip went well and when we arrived at Fly Away Farms, Eclipse tentatively backed off the trailer. Once off he did what any sensible horse would do, he started grazing; this was a pleasant surprise for me as I had expected him to be more unsettled in a strange environment. I led him down to the pasture and began calling for Calatar who must have been hiding behind a tree because the next thing I know I hear him whinny from behind us. I took the halter off Eclipse so he could meet Cal and it was the smoothest introduction I have ever seen; they just sniffed each other and then started grazing. After setting up an array of salt and mineral blocks I went to check on them and they were still grazing together as if they were long lost friends. I stood in amazement and disbelief that I am now the proud owner of two horses! I have to say it was such a wonderful feeling and I can't wait to see where these guys will take me.