My friend Belle has bought her first horse! And after a lot of looking, it turned out to be one that was very close to home.
Sultanna.
It made sense when I thought about it. Belle's kids had absolutely fallen in love with Sultanna and the feeling was very much returned. Sultanna was so gentle with them and enjoyed their company.
She is the perfect "first horse" for someone. And so Tim agreed to sell Sultanna to Belle.
He has been helping not only Belle but also the kids learn how to care for a horse and to ride. They have learned to longe her and to tack and untack her safely. The indoor arena is getting heavy daily use right now, something that I know makes Tim happy. (He has always loved it when people come out to the barn.)
Belle and her kids have even gone on some rides through the pastures with Tim on Eazy, Belle on Sultanna, and one of the kids riding Hokey. (Boy, were the kids excited to tell me about THAT!)
It's a win-win situation for everyone, and I am thrilled for Sultanna, for Belle and her family, and for Tim (and me) that Sultanna is still around and not going anywhere.
Was I surprised? I sure was. But in retrospect, it's perfect.
Surprised??? That doesn't begin to sum it up!
ReplyDeleteBut congratulations to Belle and her family. I remember how it was (albeit is was a LONG time ago) to invite a real living breathing horse to share your life. Hugs to Sultanna, too.
Wow that really is perfect! I love that Hokey is getting some extra attention too. I think horses appreciate people time.
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