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| Annabelle's first saddle (she still has her baby fuzz) |
As of late I have found myself missing and longing for a horse companion. In addition to the fresh air and open skies of country living.
In high school I was home schooled and had more free time on my hands then an average high school student. In Freshman year my parents bought me a yearling filly named Annabelle.
I worked with her in 4-h and really bonded with her. Shared with her the readings of Thoreau, Milton, Sinclair and Lewis. Lounged in the field head on her belly (dangerous I know but I am still alive). Goosed as I walk through the fields because I haven't given attention to her.
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| Annie's birthday was March 17th St. Patrick's Day (2 year picture) |
Our family ended up with five horses. We have a sign that really captures the essence of horse ownership, "Horses are like potato chips. You can't have just one." There is truth in this.
It has been 2 years now since I sold my 5year old and I miss her desperately. What I miss the most is the elated feeling of utter freedom atop a galloping horse. There is a special fulfillment to have a horse who is so connected to you that it can feel every pressure, every move, whether you have sat back or forward, can be calmed just by your calm and nuzzles you for attention just because it loves you.
Unfortunately being a premed student and moving across country doesn't allow much time for horse training. So I did the best thing for her sold her to a girl just coming on high school who would have time and the knack for finishing up.
Just a note to those of you who want a horse while it is fulfilling and fun. It is hard work and early mornings, time and energy, at time grueling and tedious. This is just my ode to my beloved Annabelle and my reminiscing on past times and first loves. But now I have a much closer companion who I love in a completely different way who I know share thoughts on great authors, far less dangerous to lay in a field with, still gooses me, plus my husband doesn't need training (well not a lot at least).
Here is a brief glance at my horses:
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| Sugar shaking off after a roll |
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| Lazy summer day even Annie looks sleepy |
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| Every one wants an apple |
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| Horsey love Amigo and Rosy |
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| Sugar trying to get apples |
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| Late summer Sugar and Annie |
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