I have never been much of a "horse person".  This is due in fact to an unfortunate sequence of events that took place on a family trail ride in my youth. The trail guide, a macho sort of cowboy, decided he would show me what he would do in the event that my horse "took off".  Keep in mind, my horse was sauntering along at a wicked 2 mph--a very mellow equine.  Anyway, macho cowboy dude came up behind my horse, whipped it on its hind quarters--which sent my previously mellow horse into a full gallop.  Cowboy dude came up beside me and very chivalrously swept me off my horse onto his.  Needless to say, I have never sat atop a horse again.

I do, however, have a great respect for those individuals who own and share the company of horses.  Their bond is quite obviously special.  I had the opportunity to witness this bond first hand a few mornings ago.  My friend Crystal and her daughter Sydney have a a great passion for horses and own an equestrian beauty--Luna.

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