March 3rd was Fire's 29th birthday. He's still adjusting to his new home at El Camino Ranch, but he seems to be settling in and making friends. So we decided to have a little party. And since I've been baking cakes for all of my family members, I couldn't forget this very special man in my life.
This one took a little less time than the others, but just as much love was put into it--that's for sure!
Fire's Special Birthday Cake
His cake was a mix of all of his favorite things: 4 cups Purina Senior Equine feed, 1/2 cup molasses , a handful of carrots, an apple, and a few peppermint horse treats. Doesn't it look delicious? (Actually it smelled pretty darn good.)
Fire sure loved it. 
Guests at the party, besides his mama and papa were Pansy and her yet unnamed adorable foal,
next door paddock mate Five Alarm Chili who demanded and got a "piece" of the cake,
and the cutest foal born on the morning that Fire arrived at El Camino Ranch.
Of course, we humans weren't neglected either. In honor of Fire's bday, I made gingerbread horse cookies for everyone at the ranch to enjoy.
Gingersnap Cookies aka Gingerbread Horses
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
3/4 cup molasses
3 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
Mix first four. Combine dry ingredients. Add dry to wet and mix until well-combined.
Refrigerate for 2 hours. When chilled, roll out on floured surface and then using cookie cutters cut desired shapes. Place on cookie sheet and sprinkle with sugar or cinnamon-sugar. Bake at 375 F for 8 minutes.
Happy Birthday, my sweet Fire. I hope to enjoy many more with you!
