Cowboy Cole

Oh he's wonderful. And he loves you so much. You are "the best horse ever" according to him... but he didn't need to say it. I could see it in his eyes. You can feel it in his heart. And he's got you. And you've got him, certainly. 

Blessings

I was very cautious in finding you a new home and owner. I didn't post you anywhere. I prayed and waited. I listened and followed. And here we are...

This morning you will meet your new boy. I cry tears of joy just thinking of how blessed it is that we have found them, and that you will long last have your own little cowboy and nice old guielding to love. No other horses, indoor arena, stabling at night... all your dreams come true. 

Their story is beautiful, hope-breathing and precious. Precious to keep between me and you, and them. God is so incredible to ready you for this boy, this home, and this life you will have. 

I'm thankful for every second we've had together. I'm grateful that I will still get to see you. I can't wait to meet your new boy! 

Gwin,

It's hard to write this, but today is the day. 
I knew it would come. 
I've known now for awhile. 

Our time together is coming to a close. I know you know it too. 

I will never miss "having you". I will only know the great heart ache of missing you, 
my princes star. 

I'll never forget our year together. 
Your eyes, and the way you look without anything on.
I'll never forget how you come to me, follow low, and love so deep. 
I'll never let go of how you took me away - just us. 
My Beauty.

I learned so much from you. More than any person could have ever taught me in words. 
I learned so much about who I really am and what that means in quiet places like you. 

Everyone can see that you're gorgeous on the outside, but to me, everything in you is devastating to think of living without. 

I'm only sorry that we couldn't live this out together to your end. 
My life is going to change now, and I have to let you go. 

I pray that you will have the best home, the way you deserve. 
I pray that you with find someone who understands you and never tries to make you into something of their own. You're worth so much more, just you. 

I love you so much. 
I dread our goodbye.

warm

Today, it was actually in the high 40s! Of course, it was overcast and sprinkling off and on. But my time with Gwin was precious. Gwen did her feet last week and they look fantastic! I did a lot of grooming with her today, and then we took a little ride, bare back with only rope. It was fantastic. Most of the snow/ice is off the paved areas. Someday, the snow might actually melt away. :)

cuddly girl

Obviously, I don't post every time I see my princess anymore. But yesterday, Zeek and I went to help Gwen do her feet. She was so snuggly and sweet. We stood her outside in the sun for the warmth, and she soaked it up with her head on me and her eyes half closed. Zeek asked if she was sleeping. 

Zeek did some shoveling for Gwin. Gwen did an excellent job, as always, on her mani/pedi. :) I groomed her and put on her nail polish (oils). She also loved her new, all natural, alfalfa cube treats. They smell so good I thought about taking a bite myself. 

After her morning at the spa we took a short walk, and then I turned her back out to play with her friends. So sweet, all three of them. 
I can NOT wait for spring!  

Nicole

Today I took my new neighbor to meet and ride Gwin. Nicole has only been here a few weeks, but is already terribly missing her own horse back home. 
We had fun. We each took turns riding. Gwin was in a good mood, although she was hesitant about doing any kind of work, of course. :)
I hope Nicole and I get to go out together more in the future. It was nice to have a horse lover with me. 

Winter Visits

It's dark early, it's icy under the snow, it's either warm enough and raining, or far too cold to be riding. Quick little stops to say hello and groom are about all we've had these last couple of months. 

It's going to be cold and snowy tomorrow, so we went by Gwin today. Gwen and I put the horses out in the pasture to run and play. They were so beautiful in the snow. 

Then, she and I cleaned up. I didn't really get to spend a lot of time with Gwin, but I got to see her and love her. I can't wait for spring! 

snowy foot

Today was the last warm day we should have for awhile. It was almost 40! I couldn't believe how nice it felt. 

I went to see and ride my girl. She was a little squirrely, so I was glad to be getting her out for a little exercise. She saddled like it's been a year. Of course, I've only been riding her bare for the past couple of months. Sweet thing. We did not use a bitted bridal though. Just her rope harness. She's even great with leg reigning even under saddle. 
She's come so far. :)

We had a fun little traipse through the snow. It was a little scary for me at first because it was pretty icy under some of the snow. But once I remembered that Gwin has been walking through snow for 20 years, and she does have a few legs to stand on, we were golden. 

I loved seeing her and spending time together. I am so looking forward to the spring when we can be together more often. 

snow rides

Today, Zeek and I went to see Gwin. 

Gwen and Morgan were there to clean up and ride. 

I cuddled and groomed Gwin. 

Then I rode her bareback while Zeek and Morgan played in the snow together. 

It was a beautiful afternoon. 

Gwin and I trotted bare for the first time. 

She was SO sweet and sensitive and attentive. 

Like never before. 

It's been a few weeks since I've ridden, and that could have done it. 

Sweet girl. 

Then, Zeek asked to ride. 

Morgan rode Angel and Zeek rode Gwin around in the pen together. 

It was so cute. 

I could see them growing up together to be ridding buddies. 

Gwen rode with Morgan on Angel. I didn't realize it was okay to do that. 

I know we always did it when we were kids, 

and as much as I'd LOVE to with Zeek on Gwin, 

I wasn't too keen on the idea. 

Now that I know it's fine we are SO going to start doubling. 

I can't wait. ;)