So I rode both Saturday and Sunday and Joey was a rock star as usual. There were lots of jumps set up as the barn owner's daughter was prepping for competition at the Hampton Classic on Sunday. I played with the cross-rail, LOL. I also was daring and trotted him over the small liverpool she had set up. Joey jumped it with no hesitation and better than the cross-rail.
The best part was on Sunday, as I rolled up the driveway toward the barn, Joey was lounging in his paddock. I rolled down the car window and called out to him, "Hey Pony, whatcha doin'?". His head lifted and he watched the car as I parked at the barn.
As I got out of the car and walked to the stable I called him again and he started to stroll up towards his stall. Then he stopped, he never took his eyes off me the entire time. I went into the barn and was now out of his sight. I stood in front of his stall, opened the door and called him again.
There was the thunder of hooves and Joey burst into his stall at a trot and came right over to me sniffing my shirt and nuzzling me. Mind you, he doesn't get treats right away when I arrive at the barn and those are always in his bucket. So I guess it was the scratches and nose rubs he was interested in.
But after the past week or so of worrying about what was, I was really happy that he reminded me what IS!
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I'm so glad he's proving those stories wrong. You guys look great together -- and it obvious he loves and respects you.
This was wonderful to read. It makes you wonder what people did to him in his past -- such a sweet horse. He was meant to be with you.
Where is that 'like' button? :P
Always keep "What is" in your mind. Horses live in the moment and when we are with them, we need to as well.
That sounds so delightful! I love those kinda moments/days :D
Awe...I loved hearing about his thundering hooves running up to you!
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