Today I rode Magic and moved the cows from the Ash pasture to the Oak pasture. We moved them along the fence and then along the lake so we had 180 degrees taken care of. The cows cooperated. It was good for Magic because we were successful. It was good, and fun, for me because we were successful. One little calf gave me a scare but Magic was cool. The calf, the one that was born just the other day, was behind the herd. He did not know to move away from the horse and kept getting right in front of us. I figured he would follow the cows anyway so I just passed him and let him tag along. York was following us and the calf probably tried to make friends. York has a loud booming bark and he probably ran at the calf and barked. I figured all this out the moment I heard the bark. There was no time for me to prepare but I grabbed for mane anyway. The calf balled and all the cows turned around. Then the calf comes running right by us almost under Magic. The calf ran towards Magic! My prediction would be that Magic would bolt and jump the cows leaving me behind. He never broke his stride. He just kept on working cows. I was thankful, petted his neck and told him what a good horse he is.
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