The Cherry on Top

By habit, I went to the old barn last night to visit Abby only to find it empty and with no horses in sight. So, I got back  in my car and drove around to the southern part of the property to see where the herd was.

Tim had moved the horses to the front paddock for some fresh pasture.

Since the paddock is surrounded on two sides by lanes, there was no sneaking up on Abby!

She saw me pull up in front of the new barn and made it to the gate before I could walk down to her.

 She is wondering what I've brought her. Carrots? Peppermints? Apple slices?

I visited with her for a while, rubbing her head, scratching some itchy spots, and just enjoying being with her as she munched her sugar cubes.

 As I did, I realized that when I am having a bad day, being with her helps me let go of my frustrations, see the bigger picture, and relax. And when I am having a good day, she makes that day even better.

She's like the cherry on top of my day!