When Zoe and I embarked on this adventure together, I was told one thing.
If a draft mare loves you, she'll do anything for you.
But if she doesn't, she won't give you the time of day.
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| a thinking picture |
The little lady is talented and has a fantastic work ethic and is delightful to be around. I don't doubt for a minute that she'll hit all the performance goals I set for us.
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| plus toodling |
We only get one shot at our first year together.
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| SMOOSH MUM |
The whole point of having a Zoe was to have a horse that could be fun every day.
And then to have fun every day.
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| COOKIES R MORE GREAT THAN TARP |
We spend a lot more time hanging out than "working".
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| SRSLY NEED COOKIES |
But the other night we were wandering around the outdoor arena in the the dark together.
Zoe had a good spook and took off towards the gate.
I said, "hey lady".
And she turned.
Trotted up to me.
And all was right with our world.
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| finding our footing |
And we'll go to the places and do the things eventually.
But right now, it's just about us becoming us.
😍😍😍 feelings, always with the feelings.
ReplyDeleteFeelings and tack. <3
DeleteI think its amazing how your love for Zoe just pours out. You two were so obviously made for each other.
ReplyDeleteShe is a very special lady.
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ReplyDelete:-)
Delete<3 love this
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing what a difference the right horse makes.
DeleteI am in such a similar place with my new young guy. I don’t know if it’s because they’re young and talented or have that personality or if it’s a good match or a change in my perspective.... or maybe a combination of all the above, but it’s really, really nice to get back to the basics of why I love horses and riding ❤️
ReplyDeleteYup definitely.
DeleteWhat a wonderful, profound moment.
ReplyDelete<3 As if I wasn't enough of a mush about her already, right?
DeleteI have to agree with you on the draft mare needing to like you point. May has been known to be absolutely awful... but she has saved my butt more times than I can count. So I give the cookies... until I have given so many, I can't count them all. :-)
ReplyDeleteHa yeah I don't doubt for a second that ZB could be hell on wheels if she decided you were shitty to her.
DeleteLove this! And so true… sometimes it’s just nice to have no plan except spend lots of quality time with your pony :)
ReplyDelete#bestplan
DeleteI love this. So sweet!
ReplyDeleteShe is just the best.
Deletethat partnership is where it's at for sure - you'll never regret spending this time building a strong foundation! and totally agreed that showing up to push for arbitrary goals is pointless. if they're arbitrary they must not be very important, right?
ReplyDeleteIt's a funny mindset switch, but I can literally watch her learn to trust me and try for me and it gives me all the feelings.
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