Must You Go?

Abby seems to be starting a new habit. She comes and gets her treat(s), goes off to graze while the other horses get theirs, and then, as I am leaving, comes back over to say good-bye.

Tonight was no exception. I actually hung around, waiting for her to come back, and even called her a time or two. She did not seem interested, and I did not feel like hiking across the pasture for a last hug - it was almost 10:00 PM and fast getting dark. I figured that tonight she was breaking with what had become a habit.

And then suddenly, up went her head and she quickly ambled over to me for a few sugar cubes and some rubbing on her face and around her ears.

But I don't think she was through visiting - when I began walking back to my car, she came over to another gate and stood there, watching me.

 I don't think she wanted me to leave!

Abby stood like this for quite some time, watching me, and was still there as I drove off.