The Horse falls in love while on vacation
By The Horse
@TheHorse (218967)
Walnut Creek, California
September 2, 2017 11:01pm CST
I went up to visit a music buddy in Paradise CA over the past couple of days. While I was up there, my friend introduced me to his girlfriend's newish horse in the back yard. She's about 20, and hasn't been ridden in a few years. She was something of a rescue.
When I met her, I did my normal horse stuff, sniffing her nostrils, sharing a couple of apples with her, petting her gently, and slapping her on the butt. I could tell that she could tell I was a horse person, so I picked up each of her feet, pretend cleaned them, and took her fly mask off.
Her eyes looked happy, so I went to small barn in her pasture, where my friend said the halters were. She followed me into the barn, and I put a halter on her. No problem. I led her around for awhile, and she basically told me that she was ready to be ridden again.
But my buddy's girlfriend, who is out of town, wasn't there, so I didn't jump on her. Later, I gathered some more apples went back to visit her (it was 105 degrees F out, so imagine everything happening slowly). She came to the fence nickered, and put her ears up. I knew I had made a new friend.
My friend says they don't let her have a cell phone, but I'll figure out a way to be in touch.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
3 Sep 17
Is that her in the pic? That is a beautiful horse. I have only ridden a horse a couple times.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
3 Sep 17
@TheHorse Looks like true love!
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
4 Sep 17
@TheHorse When will you get the chance to visit her again?
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@TheHorse (218967)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Sep 17
@toniganzon My friend has bluegrass jams at his house now and then. There's actually one next weekend, but I can't make it because of a gig here in the Bay Area. I'm guessing...two months.
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@qingshanqc (41)
• Enshi, China
3 Sep 17
I think you like horse very much.So your name is the horse. Em,i'm looking forward to see that you can upload a photo of you and your horse one day
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@TheHorse (218967)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Sep 17
@qingshanqc Yeah, I'll always miss her. That was a once in a lifetime relationship.
@qingshanqc (41)
• Enshi, China
5 Sep 17
@TheHorse i'm sorry to hear that!You must miss it very much.But there are photos,and you can recall the days you two have been with.These days are priceless.
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@mildredtabitha (16126)
• Nairobi, Kenya
3 Sep 17
A beautiful horse indeed! I'm sure if she could read this post and see how nicely you talk about her, she wouldn't have a chance to fall out of love after vacation.
@TheHorse (218967)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Sep 17
@mildredtabitha I think horses have good memories for "friend" and "foe." What she seemed to enjoy the most was me cleaning her feet, brushing her, putting the halter on, and leading her around--the kinds of things humans do before they ride a horse.
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@mildredtabitha (16126)
• Nairobi, Kenya
3 Sep 17
@TheHorse After the nice treat you gave her, she will definitely remember you. :)
@sumofalltears (3988)
• United States
4 Sep 17
How sweet, I love horses and I have always wanted one, but that is somewhat impractical where I am.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
3 Sep 17
oh gosh, you fell in love with her, that is cute. She will probably be wondering where you are.
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@Marilynda1225 (82807)
• United States
3 Sep 17
She looks pretty good for a horse that's 20 years old. I'm not really very horse savvy but is that old for a horse? I'm sure she appreciated your attention and affection. Too bad you didn't get a chance to ride her
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
3 Sep 17
The Horse is a horse whisperer too? Nice looking old horse.
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@thislittlepennyearns (62629)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
3 Sep 17
She's a beauty.
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@thislittlepennyearns (62629)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
3 Sep 17
@TheHorse Are there really things such as horse chiropractors?
@resukill22 (25050)
• Las Pinas City, Philippines
4 Sep 17
Wow, is that a boy or girl horse? It's looks beautiful in color
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
4 Sep 17
She is a beauty. Give a gal some apples and she is yours.
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@FourWalls (68132)
• United States
4 Sep 17
"And they called it horsey love...."
I enjoy horses, too. The last couple of times I went riding it hurt my back severely, so I just admire them from a distance now.
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@RasmaSandra (79962)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Sep 17
She is a very lovely horse. I can imagine why you fell in love with her. If you two develop a relationship I hope you will both be very happy.
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