Hi there! Quick update for Mr. Deeds… That boy can EAT!!! Luckily, my two other mares are veeery easy keepers, so he kind of balances things out 
Unfortunately, he has been prone to some skin irritations this winter, as have many horses in our wet county. But, he is a perfect gem for baths and treatments, and has a set of blankets now to choose from- depending on the weather. So, he still gets to be out all day and tucked in at night with his bounty of hay. The two other horses he is turned out with follow him on his morning run through the pasture nearly every day, including LEAPING over a low spot that fills with a couple inches of water when it rains. He has not had a single fight with either of them, even at feeding times when they are all out together. Also, one of our wonderful vets is taking chiropractic training. Between each training session, she has to work on a number of animals using the techniques she is learning. Deeds is on her list. He is very good and doesn’t mind the big blue blocks she has to stand on to work on him. I will post some pictures as soon as I can find the cord that connects the camera to the computer 
On a bright note: we plan on starting construction on our new barn come spring!
Here he is hangin’ with his gang He is the 2nd from left.
