Mid-morning blog by Jim: Doing the chores this morning it occurred to me that we have alot of horses, donkeys and mules. It also occurred to me that we know each and every one of them and they know each other. By knowing them, I don't mean we just know their names and can recognize them. I mean we know their names, personalities, issues, friends, quirks, and so on and so on. They are unique individuals. You might think that 75 critters would be alot to come to know, but they make is really easy, because they want to know us. They know Donna is the "food horse" and therefore, important. They know I'm the "water horse" and don't count for much. They know we can be trusted and walking in front of the tractor or helping with fence repairs is safe. They know to a certainty that they will never be handled roughly or painfully. They pretty much don't like the vet and sort of put up with the shoer. They pay back what they are given and express their gratitude the only way their kind can. They grow fat and shiny. They share their peace. They look at us with soft gentle eyes. They don't flinch when we touch them. They get over being head-shy. They trust having their hooves cared for. We can lead them with a piece of baling twine or just by asking them to follow closely. They forgive our kind even after the horrible abuse, neglect, and mistreatment they've had. Yep! It's pretty easy to get to know all of them.
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