Something to Say

Wilma here.

It's been a while, but now I have something to say. 

My partner went away for a week. When she came back, she was changed. She feels different. It's a good different.

Then, I got a new saddle. It is sooo comfortable, much better than the other one! I can go for a long time with this saddle on.

My partner has started riding me, really riding! We went for a ride down the road with Twister, a young gelding in the next pasture who needs some road miles. I led the way because my partner said I was calm and sensible. Then the Friesian club had their meeting near our house and my partner and I directed a trail ride for some of the club members and their horses.  It was a lot of fun being out on the trail with all the other Friesians. We were a gorgeous parade. 

Another day, my partner and her mate took me on the trail. My partner rode me first, and we even did some trotting. That was great. I could feel how quietly confident my partner was, and that made me more confident. We went to a picnic area where I got to graze for a while. Then my partner's mate rode me home. I like taking him for rides. He is just learning, and I'm helping him build HIS confidence. Soon he'll be riding his own horse, my granddaughter, Marieh.

This new feeling partner is very nice. I've waited a long time for it. I knew she could do it. Patience has paid off. I love being a riding horse. Here is a picture of me and my partner on the day of the Friesian ride. It's a goofy picture of me, I look like big-head horsey, but you see my new saddle very well. Don't my partner and I look wonderful together?