Many things magical exist about a horse. I am reminded of this whenever I spend time with my Connemaras. Just what is it about a horse that can keep you warm during a ride on a very cold day? Yes, maybe your cheeks get red and your toes start to chill, but a horse willingly shares her warmth with all parts of her human that make connection with her majestic frame.
The ride on Savannah was significant this evening - not only because she kept me warm on a frigid night, but because she took each step with confidence and without pain. She has battled issues with laminitis on and off throughout the year, which cause her feet to be sore. But managing her diet carefully with the help of our veterinarian has brought her to this wonderful point of being able to join me for a ride again. I'm grateful for her happy spirit and for the joy she so obviously shares with me in going for a bareback ride on a snowy evening.
Here's a brief video clip taken from the back of Savannah during our ride.
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