Why is Maddie wearing a mask thing over her head? Can she see through it?

She can see through it, though not as clearly. I looked through one once. Somewhat diminished vision's a good trade-off for keeping flies out.

Now Pete. He's another story. Laurie has seen him rub his fly mask until it falls off. It seems he doesn't mind the flies. Eventually we'll find the mask out in the pasture and put if back on. But probably not for long.
Thank You for asking!

it tells a wonderful & beautiful little story....so majestic to live through one story like this.!
Photos can make everything seem so lovely and serene; I know you put a lot into this and can obtain these wonderful moments to share. Thank you for sharing this.

Thx for sharing with us.

In these trying times, you live in a beautiful part of nature, surrounded by majestic animals. You're a very lucky man, friend. Thanks for sharing your photos with us.

I am aware of and grateful for my blessings. It is a privilege to share.

Has Shadow met NG yet?

She raced to the fence line and commenced barking raucously at the horse.
I didn't want her to continue so I called her back.

Shadow seems somehow to feel it her duty to bark at horses. She used to really bug Maddie and Pete, but Laurie kept after her and she's gotten better. Besides,
on one occasion she got too close to Maddie, who lashed out with her hind leg. Maddie's hoof struck a small metal bark collar piece. Laurie and I heard the
thunk sound and were glad Shadow hadn't gotten hit instead.

That incident taught Shadow to back off some, however, she still likes to run up
to the horses and bark her fool head off, like today. Don't want her scaring the neighbor horse!

Thanks D_D!

Sometimes they can be so stubborn!

We got a new neighbor last summer and he has a young Pittie who is just brimming with energy and loves everybody. Whenever he takes his Pittie out to toss her a ball Sophie has to make a beeline to the fence and bark and bark. I wish I could make her understand that that’s very rude and they are good guys who are our neighbors. The last few times I told her “NO!” very sternly and she did back off but had to get the last bark in, so to speak. But every single time they are out, she does this. I hate to discourage her barking at strangers, but they are our neighbors who have lived there almost a year now.