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George McGovern

(13,507 posts)
Sat Jun 20, 2026, 03:58 AM Jun 20

Saturday's Horses - Pete and Maddie and The Neighbor Horse -

Who, it turns out, is female. She is The New Girl.


She's a friendly mare.



She has lots of room to roam around.

But if they're around she can keep her neighbors in sight.

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A typical day for Maddie and Pete might start out
in their small pasture, around 6:30 a.m. or so.

A little after 8 a.m. they could be down in the big pasture,
the day turning out nice.

Less than an hour later, serious grazing,

continuing into mid-day.

After which we lose track until Laurie calls them in for dinner.

They know the routine, as Pete turns toward his grain bucket.

And whereas Maddie and Pete are only too ready to come in, their
neighbor may miss them. NG keeps looking over the fence
and whinnying occasionally.

But it's okay, New Girl, because tonight's sunset brings promise
of a new day tomorrow.

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Thanks for stopping by the farm. See ya next week.

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Saturday's Horses - Pete and Maddie and The Neighbor Horse - (Original Post) George McGovern Jun 20 OP
Yay, it's Maddie & Pete Day! SheltieLover Jun 20 #1
YW SheltieLover! I'd like to see her have a companion too. Neighbors are new, not so friendly. But TY! George McGovern Jun 20 #2
The new girl is pretty but seems a bit lonely in her huge pasture. Polly Hennessey Jun 20 #3
She does Polly. They get together daily. Thank You! George McGovern Jun 20 #5
Thank you George. The pics are great. Your hard work is visible. twodogsbarking Jun 20 #4
Okay. You talked me into it. You are welcome. Thanks for the hand claps! George McGovern Jun 20 #6

SheltieLover

(82,735 posts)
1. Yay, it's Maddie & Pete Day!
Sat Jun 20, 2026, 04:22 AM
Jun 20

New Girl is gorgeous, too.

I certainly hope your neighbors plan to adopt a companion for her! Poor girl.

Thx for sharing.

George McGovern

(13,507 posts)
2. YW SheltieLover! I'd like to see her have a companion too. Neighbors are new, not so friendly. But TY!
Sat Jun 20, 2026, 04:32 AM
Jun 20

Polly Hennessey

(9,060 posts)
3. The new girl is pretty but seems a bit lonely in her huge pasture.
Sat Jun 20, 2026, 09:08 AM
Jun 20

Luckily, she has Maddie and Pete as fence neighbors.

twodogsbarking

(19,876 posts)
4. Thank you George. The pics are great. Your hard work is visible.
Sat Jun 20, 2026, 09:33 AM
Jun 20

Take a break and enjoy it all. Life is too short.

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