January’s Resident of the Month is one of our original intakes, miniature horse Yang! As I was thinking of who to give this honor to this month, Yang spoke up! Every morning since his first day on the farm 5 years ago, he greets me with a loud whinny when I tell him good morning. Yin and Yang have always been special since they were the first residents to arrive on the farm. Yin is the matriarch of the horse herd, but Yang is the protector. He has mellowed with age and with the arrival of fellow mini Yaz, but he will still do his ‘air’ kicks when he is mad. He isn’t kicking anyone or anything, just letting everyone know what he is capable of. He doesn’t like to be led anywhere but is a great follower. All I have to do to is secure Yin's halter and lead her to where I want Yang to go, and he will obediently follow. I love his fake bravado because I know he is a sweet boy. But his morning greetings are why he is so special to me. Yang is January’s Resident of the Month!