I have owned, known and loved many horses in my life. My 1st, was “Chocolate” a fat little copper palomino pony. he was my riding teacher at age 6. Then there was “Sugar” a white/gray Arab x mare that was my constant companion as a teen. Then “Ruby”, a stout, ex roping, foundation quarter horse, faster than lightening, he could go from 0 to 45mph. in about 10 seconds.
He was what’s known in the horse world as a “push button” horse.
He knew so many subtle ques that a novice rider would be left in the dust. He was way too much horse for most. haha
We were quite the adventure trail riding team for years.
My old friend had a Morgan mare and we would have the best time hitting the trails near our home, saddle bags packed with wine and french bread and hummus dip and would wander 10 miles or more into the deep woods on BLM logging trails.
I once almost took an arrow from a bow hunter who shot at us on trail I also have had a broken nose, various falls and injuries, including a destroyed shoulder that has a pin it it from my various equine escapades. I have been horseless for about 10 years now but have had some great adventures and loves with horses from my past.
@syz I love Gypsy Vanners, awesome horses!
I’m also a big fan of Fox trotters and Saddlebreds.