Merlin got along very nicely with Oliver, but Toffee had his nose put sooo far out of joint. Strangely, Oliver decided to look after Merlin and even let him eat from his bucket, which was incredible as Oliver NEVER shared food. They were often to be found eating from the same hay pile and if Toffee ever got too bossy, then Merlin would run and hide behind Oliver. They soon became known as 'Oliver and his mini-me', especially when they wore matching rugs.
Merlin also has a funny habit of rolling in his bucket when he's finished eating his dinner. One particular day, I'd put a little brewers yeast in his feed and he loved it sooo much that he rolled clear across the field and landed in Oliver's hay pile. I'm not sure who was more shocked, but golly did we laugh. Here he is rolling after a good feed! Mind you,it can't be good for his digestion!!!!
And rolling in his hay in the snow!
2 comments:
Now this is a must read ... about Merlin. How adorable he is!
Thanks for sending me to his blog!
Must add him to my "read" list, so others can enjoy him as well.
Oooh, thank you Strawberry, what a nice thing to write. My husband was comparing Merlin to your beautiful horses, Royal and Ebony, and said that Merlin could probably stand under their bellies!
I actually managed to read all of Ebony's story last night, as before, I couldn't get past the first few pictures without falling to bits. Thank you for sharing your stories :)
Kim x
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