Tonight was a quickie. The temp, being in the teens, and the fact that there was no wind made for comfortable riding, although a bit brisk. Just a quick "go through the motions" tonight for Sarah. No longing needed; Sarah preferred to get right to it. An added bonus was a visit from good friend Cindy, who was down to work both of her horses as well.
When Sarah began her routine, she took great notice in the fact the Cindy was on the rail giving her a look-see. Sarah, being very aware of her "public" at all times, gave Cindy the 'big eye'. She went through her work, albeit a bit begrudgingly (rail work during this time of year is not Sarah's favorite. It's as if she thinks that spring will never return...), but always with one eye on Cindy. When Cindy left for a moment to put some tack away, Sarah actually did a double-take! "Where did my audience go?" Well, then I invited Cindy to take a ride on Sarah. Cindy hadn't ridden Sarah since fall; I do not think that Sarah remembered her entirely. When Cindy asked her to move forward, it was if Sarah's feet were frozen to the ground! "You want me to what? I couldn't possibly...it's so cold out, my shoes must be frozen..." Cindy, being an experienced horsewoman, immediately slapped her with both legs. With a big sigh, Sarah realized that Cindy was also one of those human types that would not stand for any nonsense; she then stepped off into the cutest jog anyone could ever see.
A good time was had by all; a new bed and cubes and a peppermint for Sarah finished up the evening. Tomorrow will be in the single digits with wind; we will let all of that calm down before our next ride.
Stay warm!
Kirsten
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