She didn't stumble, she didn't refuse, but she felt tired. I get it old girl, you are ready to retire and you have earned it.
Dixie brought me back into horse ownership in 1998 and has been such a great teacher, confidence builder, guest horse and babysitter. She has been semi retired for the last couple of years, but other than taking the occasional child on a backyard tour - I'm officially letting her live out the rest of her years as a lady of leisure. At 27 years young this year, we're hoping to have her around for a good long while yet.
Thank you, my sweet, sweet girl!
Are you sure she just wasn't having an off-day, like we all have sometimes? I bet she'd still enjoy a relaxing 5 mile trail ride with you sometimes, so she still feels useful and needed.
ReplyDeleteEither way, Dixie is one very special mare and I'm so thankful for the rides she gave me when I was there to visit last Fall. Such a strong, willing, caretaking, proud mare. I hope she is with you for another 10 years.
Lisa
Many more years and many buckets of carrots!
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