Sugarplum Furry
Well-Known Member
I was in my field a couple of hours ago checking my little herd, routine, not difficult as it's next to my house and I'm down there at least twice a day. My best boy, an arab who I've owned for nearly 20 years, can be quite offish unless there's a treat or a bucket of feed involved. 'No treats tonight' I told him as he mooched over',,but listen'. I told him that in a couple of weeks some people would come with lorries, there'll be a lot of crashing and banging but he musn't be worried (he does worry) as they'll be here to build lovely stables for the winter, and I'm sorry he's had to live out through some Welsh winters but this year will be different, he's going to be warm and dry. Normally when I waffle on to him he drifts off but this time was different. His eyes went all soft and dewy. He whiffled my hair. He breathed in my ear. And then he rested his head on my shoulder and fell asleep. Riders....I was beyond emotional. He's never done anything like it before. He's my ex endurance horse, we've done 100's of miles together and had all sorts of adventures over the years but this was an absolute first. I just felt he understood what I said to him and the bond between us became much deeper...or maybe it was always there and I never realised? Anyway, just had to share.