Adam, who lives less than two miles from us, pastures his horse, Tude, on our farm; Jessica, his girl friend, is trying out a mare she might buy; if she buys the mare, they'll keep her here, too.
They decided to spend the holiday weekend camping out at Blue-Gray park with their horses. My grandson, Arick, (Adam is his second cousin) thought it sounded like fun, and asked if he could take my horse, Blue, and go with them. My first thought was this: No way will I turn the horse of my dreams loose with a twenty-year-old boy who knows nothing about horses.
Then I remembered why I bought this particular horse. I wanted a horse that other people could enjoy with me... children, grandchildren, neighbors.
And Blue can always use more exercise and conditioning than he gets from me, by myself.
Adam and Jessica know horses, so I asked them to look out for my baby (that would be the horse, not my grandson).
I think everyone will be better off for the events of this weekend. I just hope I live through it.
Oh Lordy, I know what you mean! Anne
ReplyDeleteI think I'd have very mixed feelings about that one, I don't know if I'd be as generous as you've been. Thankfully the other two are horse people and will help out. It's a beautiful weekend here and 3 of mine and their families are camping too! I'd love to be out under the stars...but I had my day in the sun, now it's there's . I'll go visit them just for a while tomorrow. 'On Ya' - ma
ReplyDeleteI'll keep all my fingers and toes crossed!
ReplyDeleteTess
I will keek my fingers crossed too, Mosie! I know that you will be worried until your baby gets back home!
ReplyDeletelove,
carlene
you are brave...loving...and a great grandma...Hugs...Ora
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it'll be ok....but I'd be nervous, too. Keeping my fingers crossed for ya! And Blue, too! They'll take care of him, though. They won't let anything happen.
ReplyDeletePam
hope everyone had a great time.
ReplyDeleteI'm betting Blue will be even more attached to you after this. BTW...I think I'll name my next pet "Tude". That's pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteRuss
OMG - well, you're braver than I am. He'll be just fine.
ReplyDeleteI hope.............
Good luck. Prayer helps.
ReplyDeleteSonya
I just don't know if I could let mine go somewhere without me.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Blue had a good time with them camping.
ReplyDeleteMissie
Pete has loaned his horses out to nephews and a few close friends before. Sometimes with better results than others. But they have always come home alive and well. - Barbara
ReplyDeleteI KNOW THAT WAS HARD....You probably will be better off for it though.
ReplyDelete(((Mosie))))
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful Grandma you are for letting Arick take Blue. I would have hesitated also, but you stopped and remembered why you got Blue and you did a great thing. I'm sure Arick just loves you for it!
Big Hugs,
Gayla
This was a very cute entry, Donna! I hope Blue survived the weekend! :) I'm sure he did!
ReplyDeleteJackie