February

Ben had her for twelve years… this is his parting story… Not everything was peach perfect. I was a traumatized teenager when we got her, immediately followed by both of us being traumatized by an accident. But we healed together and became a team. She was opinionated and quirky. Couldn’t tie her, ponying off her was almost impossible, touchy about her feet, and she’d open your pockets if she thought you had treats (this stopped when she bit mom on the rear because she didn’t have a treat..) – and if you dared to eat by her she’d try and steal your food. She was traffic safe, kid safe, flag safe, and followed not only body cues but verbal cues. She was not perfect, but she was perfect for me. I taught her some, she taught me a lot. Not every ride was perfect, not every interaction was joyful, but […]