Sometimes

Sometimes I don’t ride or do anything with the boys. I just sit with them and that is enough.  Our relationship is not based on the need to be ridden or worked with.  Being with the horses, taking their photos, having a chat, a nose kissey, a mutual groom, a bit of special time is enough for all of us.

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When I am moving the herd to another field, or letting everyone out to eat the grass around the house, someone usually stops for a small chat before rushing off to find their friends.

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Mostly, it is Storm, Tiddles or Taktur.  Food is not always their priorty.  Sometimes they need to talk to me first and it makes me feel special in their eyes. I am not just she-who-fills-the-buckets.

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If it is a nice day, ie not raining by my standards and I can stand up straight without hanging onto something, I will go outside and sit with the horses.  Whoever wants to chat is always welcome.  I don’t ask them to come to me – I wait and see who wants to talk.  Usually they quietly “pop by” to have a little time with me.  There is no crowding around or to bickering for my attention.

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So, when I don’t ride or I leave everyone alone, I don’t feel guilty.  They have each other, food and me if they need.

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11 thoughts on “Sometimes

    1. Frances Post author

      That is a lovely quote and one that applies to most of my life. Today, I spent a quick 10 minutes just sitting with Lambie and chatting to him. Because I can and because he needed his Mum!

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