Husband vs Horse

I cannot even begin to tell you how amazing I think it is that my husband loves my horse ... and sometimes I think my city boy spouse has more horse sense than I do ...

But then there's those times when I just shake my head and laugh ...

While we were feeding the horses carrots yesterday afternoon, one of the horses called out to my husband (who was holding the bag of carrots)

He said, "oh I have to give him one, he willied at me!"

Me:  He "willied at you?"

Him:  Yes ... he made the "insert horse sound here" noise at me

Me:  It's a WHINNY!

Him:  No he didn't whinny, he willied!

Okay Hollywood, Horse Whisperer ... He WILLIED at you!!!

Everything about him ...

I can't even begin to describe how much I love this boy ... but there's something you should know ... I'm a little bit afraid of horses!

I don't know where the fear came from ... maybe it's been a lot of years since I've ridden ... or the fact that it's a long way down for Sunny's back, or it could be that I just don't have a lot of confidence in myself and I'm afraid Sunny will notice that ... but I'm NOT ready to throw in the towel!

So I'm reading books on how to be a more confident rider, I'm asking my horsewomen friends for advice (and listening to it!) and most of all ...

After seeing a photo of my horse dressed up on Halloween with a little boy on his back dressed as Batman and Sunny was "robin" ... I've decided that each and every time I ride this beautiful boy ... I will remind him ... that I am "BATMAN!"

Hope the cape doesn't get in the way!  (or spook him!)

Shine On

My husband asked if that "stuff" in the bathroom was for me or Sunny ...

My response was "both of us" ...

So you're sharing hair products with your horse now?

Oh just wait till I dye my hair "Quarter Horse Chestnut"!!!

Missin' My Boy!

I went away with the girls this past weekend ... it was so great to head to Old Orchard Beach, Maine with nothing but eating, drinking and shopping on the agenda!

But I missed Sunny!

We ate the most amazing Thai Food, went out for a delicious breakfast at a local Maine hotspot, sipped Sam's Summer at The Last Call Bar on the boardwalk and dined on homemade Chicken Picatta with a fantastic salad, homemade salad dressing and strawberry shortcake for dessert ... and oh did I mention the wine?

But I missed Sunny!

We shopped in little souvenir shops, Cabellas, and Kittery Trading Post ... such adorable things to buy ...

But I missed Sunny!

We laughed on the beach, found a whole intact sand dollar and then when it started to rain, saw an amazing double rainbow over the ocean.  We visited the Portland Head Light House, which was my first time seeing a light house ever!

But I missed Sunny!

I guess I'm not gonna get over this horse thing anytime soon!

One of the highlights of my weekend was when my husband sent me a selfie of him and Sunny ... he went to the barn and made sure my boy had his daily fix of too many carrots!

I guess I missed my husband a little bit too!

The most gorgeous horse ever ...

So by now, you know I'm biased and think the Moon and the Sun set on Sunny ...

What I didn't post is the big icky tumor on the side of his neck (no photo, yuck!) ...

When I met him it was kinda the first thing I noticed ... my beautiful horse had an icky growth on his neck ... but I loved him to pieces anyway and to me he was GORGEOUS!!!

Today the vet removed it ... and I was a freakin' wreck ... I was at work saying prayers to God, Jesus, even the saint who loves animals that I can never remember his name ....

Sunny was fine!  He was his feisty self tonight (and by feisty I mean he was NOT gonna let me leave with one tiny carrot bite not uneaten!)

I am so grateful for the God who hears our prayers, even when they're about our four legged friends!

Yeah, I'm making homemade horse treats for My Boy tonight ... cuz he's the most beautiful boy ever!!!

XOXO Sunshine ... thank you for being my perfect horse.

He's Hooked!

Me:  Can you pick up some apples for Sunny when you stop at the store tonight?
Him:  Does he prefer macintosh or courtland?

Just Horsin' Around!