Birthday Gift
I got a great birthday present today from Jigs- 3 clean rounds! And we improved our time each run.
The theme for the Versatility was birthday party- fun on my birthday!
The past few months have been hard and sad, but Jigs has been there at the barn with his red face making me laugh. He keeps me whole.
I remember when Jigs first came home. His big personality was a bit much for me in the beginning. I found it hard to groom him, pick his hooves. He hated the cross ties and would dance around like a jumping bean. I wonder at myself for not sending him back before the end of the trial period.
I’m so glad I didn’t.
Now he hands me his hoof before I ask. He tolerates grooming and cross ties.
He still is a joker. It’s not unusual for him to walk through the barn aisle taking down anything hanging on the doors. Last week he pulled the aisle mat out of the barn.
We have become a partnership. I may not be a good rider, but he knows what I am asking and tries to comply. He can tell when I am off balance and adjusts. He takes care of me.
I cut my hair a during Christmas break. When I returned to work, someone who doesn’t know me very well asked me what my “S.O.” thought about it.
“My what?” I honestly didn’t know what a S.O. was.
“Significant Other,” he explained.
I thought about it a moment. I’m not married, I don’t have a boyfriend and haven’t for at least 10 years. “Ah,” I exclaimed the light dawning. “He didn’t notice because he was too busy mugging me for treats.”
He looked at me confused.
“My horse,” I explained.
“Oh,” he said backing away from me.
But the truth is it is about partnership. That’s what Jigs and I have.
That and a pocket full of treats!
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