tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post8650605436114447954..comments2024-03-08T16:13:12.521-05:00Comments on Journal of Ravenseyrie: Gosto Gusto!Lynne Gerardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16107340619393934366noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-13704754365367920862020-01-31T07:17:27.190-05:002020-01-31T07:17:27.190-05:00So loved browsing these amazing pictures of Gosto&...So loved browsing these amazing pictures of Gosto's arrival and mingling with his family, showing great curiosity and personality. This was a wonderful introduction to a new day when I rose earlier than usual and the right alternative to logging onto the morning news. The pictures of Kevin and Gosto also brought a huge smile. Thank you for a great start to a new day.Irene Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10283102679125716830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-60983844120156807482019-12-04T09:59:56.405-05:002019-12-04T09:59:56.405-05:00Rua Lupa,
Gosto continues to be wonderfully inspir...Rua Lupa,<br />Gosto continues to be wonderfully inspirational even as a full grown stallion living wild up on the East Bluff with his father and brothers. I'm glad his coltish antics gave you an idea for your logo. It's very colourful! Thank you for sharing the link.Lynne Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16107340619393934366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-75416159749225381182019-12-02T18:49:14.744-05:002019-12-02T18:49:14.744-05:00Thanks to your lovely photos I was able to base th...Thanks to your lovely photos I was able to base the local school's new Robotics team on Gosto - since their name happened to be Colt's Connectors and since I am always looking for some local tie in, your colt was ideal! Here is the link to the logo result!<br /><br />https://www.deviantart.com/rua-lupa/art/Western-Manitoulin-Robotics-Team-Colts-Connectors-822236240?ga_submit_new=10%3A1575330392&ga_type=edit&ga_changes=1Rua Lupahttps://www.deviantart.com/rua-lupa/art/Western-Manitoulin-Robotics-Team-Colts-Connectors-822236240?ga_submit_new=10:1575330392&ga_type=edit&ga_changes=1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-11115170333014073922012-05-12T15:20:39.512-04:002012-05-12T15:20:39.512-04:00I just wrote: "Maire, I am glad you apprecia...I just wrote: <i>"Maire, I am glad you appreciate the quotes! I can usually find just the right quote to help me adjust my thinking when necessary, and no one's words do it better than Sri Maharaj Nisargadatta."</i><br /><br />Funny...I was responding to this journal entry, but my mind was on the quote I ended Esperanda's weaning entry with. That's what happens when trying to respond to the blog while sitting in the holding pasture with Tocara and Levada and my iPad. (Could be because I am hoping for ecstasy and experiencing a bit of agitation instead.Lynne Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16107340619393934366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-70336232796569970562012-05-12T15:11:15.000-04:002012-05-12T15:11:15.000-04:00Kris, Maire and Cyndi--
Many thanks for your comm...Kris, Maire and Cyndi--<br /><br />Many thanks for your comments . Gosto continues to charm us and he now has a new brother to romp with, who I will introduce soon.<br /><br />Maire, I am glad you appreciate the quotes! I can usually find just the right quote to help me adjust my thinking when necessary, and no one's words do it better than Sri Maharaj Nisargadatta.Lynne Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16107340619393934366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-46208625631215803212012-05-07T17:07:13.266-04:002012-05-07T17:07:13.266-04:00It's been a while since I've checked in he...It's been a while since I've checked in here, and as usual, I thoroughly enjoyed your posts!!! Welcome to Gosto!! What a little firecracker he is!! <br /><br />I love all the photos that you post, too! They make me feel like I'm right there, taking it all in. Thank you so much for sharing your herd(s) with us!Cyndinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-60325715533162932072012-05-02T15:41:28.322-04:002012-05-02T15:41:28.322-04:00Janet wrote: "Did Altamiro's maternality...Janet wrote: <i>"Did Altamiro's maternality continue through the years?"</i><br /><br />I was so surprised by Altamiro's assistance with that first birth that I was very much desiring to be on hand for another opportunity to witness those first moments of birth. Unfortunately, because these horses have the run of 360 acres and are allowed to follow their own routines, it wasn't until Ciente gave birth to Esperanda last March that I was there at the time of delivery. Typically I seem to come upon these foals an hour or two after they have been born and have noticed that Altamiro is standing nearby watching closely, but not at those times participating in assisting with the foals.<br /><br />With Ciente's delivery of Esperanda, both Altamiro and their 2010 colt Silvestre were very interested in getting into the middle of things, but Ciente drove them off, clearly indicating she did not want them hovering around her.<br /><br />When that first born foal came (the real cool dude, Animado) Altamiro was only three years old and hadn't yet taken on the air of a dominant stallion with the mares, but was still more like a friend or brother to them. Now he mostly seems too "other" to engage in any play with the mares and foals (like he did that first season). When the mares are in heat, he becomes a little less domineering and more of a paramour, but all the other times he is a serious-minded tyrant when with his family band. <br /><br />While the males also produce the hormone oxytocin it appears Altamiro no longer gets an additional "contact high" off the mare's more extensive rush of the naturally occurring "love drug". I think those tender paternal ministrations I witnessed at the first birth might have a one time deal...but not being able to observe all the births we've had at Ravenseyrie, I may be wrong and it happens more often than I think.Lynne Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16107340619393934366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-79831851188668277592012-05-01T22:19:29.150-04:002012-05-01T22:19:29.150-04:00http://www.myhorse.ca/Articles/2008-04-15.htm
Lynn...http://www.myhorse.ca/Articles/2008-04-15.htm<br />Lynne, when you wrote the above article, you mention Altamiro's maternal behavior! It looks like neither Mom nor Pop had much of a chance to dote on this little guy before he was off and running. Did Altamiro's maternality continue through the years?<br />Love all the photos.<br /><br />Janet FergusonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-28413394128082749972012-04-21T03:58:04.702-04:002012-04-21T03:58:04.702-04:00A very belated welcome to Gosto. Wonderful photos...A very belated welcome to Gosto. Wonderful photos which allow me to share you joy over here. I have a smile on my face reading this. And, with Kris, may he only encounter humans in the friendliest of ways.<br /><br />Also -greta quote from Dale Carnegie. It is a Saturday morning here and my 6 year old is dancing around the sitting room as I type this urging me to join in - which i am about to do!Máirehttp://poniesathome.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-60785947216851036612012-04-14T13:23:11.803-04:002012-04-14T13:23:11.803-04:00Congratulations to Bella and Altamiro, and to you ...Congratulations to Bella and Altamiro, and to you two too, Kevin & Lynne!<br /><br />Young Gosto, may you always keep your zest for life -- and may you know only love and respect from the humans you encounter.<br /><br />KrisKris McCormackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06036615710219973460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-65589860730052390122012-04-11T16:40:54.889-04:002012-04-11T16:40:54.889-04:00Love the new photos!Love the new photos!Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13428008814751524182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-37942945158451094452012-04-09T10:03:33.578-04:002012-04-09T10:03:33.578-04:00Wonderful photos with Kevin Lynne. Gosto seems to ...Wonderful photos with Kevin Lynne. Gosto seems to be a very special little colt. Amazing how confident and relaxed he is. To think that he is only 9 days old! I bet his father (and his mother)will have something coming with this little fellow!Annemiekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962378758056371983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-57779750355764264212012-04-08T14:04:54.060-04:002012-04-08T14:04:54.060-04:00Annemiek, Eva and Paulette,
Thank you for welcomin...Annemiek, Eva and Paulette,<br />Thank you for welcoming Gosto and enjoying his photos. I couldn't resist adding some more taken on April the fourth with Gosto and Kevin having a boy to boy conversation. Eva, you will see that Gostos scrunched face is a bit less than the earlier photos, but still has some decompressing to do. <br /><br />This fellow is sure a character and Bella is giving him a lot more "free rein" than she allowed her other foals at this young age--he seems to inspire confidence in her that he can keep himself out of trouble even though he is goofy wild and always on the go!Lynne Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16107340619393934366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-27279574550845253272012-04-07T03:09:19.780-04:002012-04-07T03:09:19.780-04:00What a spunky young man Gosto is! Congrats to all!...What a spunky young man Gosto is! Congrats to all!Paulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685729894280345124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-15158001516041758252012-04-04T14:35:58.105-04:002012-04-04T14:35:58.105-04:00A belated welcome to the world, Gosto! I bet his c...A belated welcome to the world, Gosto! I bet his cute little nose has un-wrinkeld by now. And congratulations to the proud parents! <br /><br />It must be bitter-sweet to see this last crop of foals grow up, but I am sure it will be a relief for the mothers to have a break. There was an interesting suggestion in Kirkpatrick's research regarding the impact of contraception on longevity in mares.<br /><br />I cannot get enough of Gusto's escapades. Give him a good scratch from me.evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352450297889697710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-25408447160402787872012-04-03T06:46:18.352-04:002012-04-03T06:46:18.352-04:00Hi Gosto,
What a lovely little colt you are! Welc...Hi Gosto,<br /><br />What a lovely little colt you are! Welcome to the world and may all your days be filled with happiness and love.Annemiekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962378758056371983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-51326489268482735902012-04-01T10:09:42.691-04:002012-04-01T10:09:42.691-04:00Diane,
My reply to you is posted as an update to t...Diane,<br />My reply to you is posted as an update to the original entry titled:<br /> <br />PZP, Castration and Horse/Human Relationships<br /><br />It was too long to be accepted in the comments section, and probably is best in the original entry anyhow.<br /><br />Thank you again, for sharing your thoughts.Lynne Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16107340619393934366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-4268056598940348732012-04-01T09:56:49.912-04:002012-04-01T09:56:49.912-04:00Diane,
I have copied your comment and edited it in...Diane,<br />I have copied your comment and edited it into the journal entry I recently did on fertility control as it is more appropriately addressed there, than here in our welcome to Gosto. Check there, please for my reply, ok?<br /><br />June, Gosto's charm is boundless, thanks for your comment!Lynne Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16107340619393934366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-70559571079788885052012-03-31T22:59:52.127-04:002012-03-31T22:59:52.127-04:00I love the way Gosto leaps about with such verve a...I love the way Gosto leaps about with such verve and energy, and yet at the same time with such a sweet and serene expression on his face - what a winning combination!Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13428008814751524182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572142164579536708.post-76711505066275920142012-03-31T12:10:24.762-04:002012-03-31T12:10:24.762-04:00Lynne, words cannot express how saddenned I am by ...Lynne, words cannot express how saddenned I am by your apparent closing the book on your Sorraia Mustang breeding program there, and no longer being an active participant in a valuable genetic conservation project. You appear to have decided that once you give all your mares the PZP, which I have never supported in any horse herd, that is the end of the story and the horses will only be providing you a visual reward. I would much rather have heard that you were trying to lease out the majority of mares to Sorraia Mustang preservationists, and only keeping one or two so that Altamiro has his own mares still, even if you PZP'd those. If that is something you tried, then I did not get that request to see if I were interested or knew anyone who might have been. Seeing a program that I thought was firmly dedicated to the Sorraia Mustang program being terminated in this way just breaks my heart. I hope that some day you change your mind.Diane at Spanish Sage Ranchnoreply@blogger.com