Listen carefully

"Half halt? I remember how to do that!"

My horse, Red Rabbit, listens attentively to the neighbor, USDF Gold medalist Nancy Fair giving a dressage lesson this morning.

He stood alert this until the lesson was over, 

completely mesmerized by the voice from over the hill. 

Maybe he's taking notes.

Horse with an attitude

I know my horse, Red Rabbit, pretty well, but sometimes 

it's hard to tell what he's saying.

Here, I think it's either, "Ha-hah, you look funny 

today" or "More ginger snaps, please!"

Thank you, Red

After a night of very little sleep, I was dragging this morning and feeling blue.
Red always knows how to cheer me up. Something about him squeaking his toy always makes me laugh.

Little cat trusts big horse

This morning's bareback ride on my horse Red Rabbit started with a little grazing while my cat, Mister Purr, lounged by the paddock. Red walked right toward him and past; I was amazed Purr didn't jump up or move away.

That's a lot of trust.

This friendly, faithful cat has come back from death's door several times, and is now dealing with feline hyperthyroid issues.

If we could all be so strong and brave.


"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies." 
- Mother Teresa