The gate to my new neighborhood! Welcome home!
I have new neighbors. Well, I call them my neighbors because I’m new in the neighborhood at the farm. And no, I don’t live at the horse farm, but I would love it if I did! Everyone is so friendly at the barn. It’s amazing to me how people say hello and talk with you. Even the seasoned riders patiently explain when I ask about something or for help when I’m unsure. Not that my teacher isn’t there instructing me, but when I hang around for a little bit after my lesson just enjoying the peace within the barn, the atmosphere is so soothing!
It’s truly magical to me, this new adventure I’ve begun. New smells, new experiences, new people, and learning something new – how to ride, how to groom and how to understand those giant beasts of burden with the gentle loving eyes. It’s just lovely!
I can see how grooming is therapeutic for the horse and for me. It connects us in a spiritual way and it shows him that I care. I’m back with Charlie these days, having only ridden Sam once and Charlie numerous times now.
Charlie and me on a sunny fall day!
Chock full of new experiences, I am loving and living my dream of riding! Let me introduce you to some of the neighbors! For instance, at the gate, there’s Ely, who welcomes all who enter. He’s even been so bold as to try to get his nose in my car, looking for cookies (treats)! I keep forgetting to bring him a treat so I just pet his velvet nose and coo to him.
Ely coming to see what I have for him!
Mr. Chips following Ely’s lead. Hey Lady, got any cookies for me?
Ely giving me the look since I had no cookies to give him! LOL
Ely’s got a new neighbor too. Mr. Chips who, like me, is a newcomer to the barn. He’s learning rapidly from Ely! What a cute pair!
Thanks for stopping by to meet the new neighbors in my life! I am so grateful for life’s new experiences. I hope you have a lovely Friday!
Shine On!
xo
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Looks fantastic. So exciting.
Jay, it is simply joyful for me! 🙂
<—-smiling – just happens reading how happy you are with this path you are on. Thanks for sharing the experience and your neighbors with us 🙂
I really enjoyed your blog, and yes, you seem very happy. LOVE the pictures! too
Thank you so much! Yes, I’m elated by the newfound adventure of horseback riding! Thanks for stopping by!
My grand daughter rides. She’s in her first competition today, tomorrow and Saturday. It’s exciting. I haven’t watched riding since I was a teen. There a beauty and freedom in riding.
Oh my goodness! Good luck to your granddaughter! Let us know how it goes for her! There is a delicious freedom in riding! I’m loving it myself! Thanks for stopping by.
Just reading this brought down my blood pressure. You are right, grooming an animal is a spiritual experience. They are closer to Source Energy than we are and bring us close by their very being. Keep enjoying that neighborhood. Hugs.
Thanks Marlene! Glad to bring down your blood pressure! 🙂 Yes, they are healers – hugs to you too! ♥
Thank you for introducing us to your new neighbors, Misifusa.
You are blending in well on your journey Misifusa. Soon we will get a call that they found a lady sleeping in the hay 😀 ❤
LOL How do you know me so well Mark? I actually volunteered yesterday early morning to help the owner because she had told me that her morning worker had moved and she’s been doing the morning rounds herself. She didn’t need my help, but I was up at the crack of dawn and was excited to help if needed. Yes, indeed…that’s me! ♥
lol…it touches another place within us Misifusa, a new way of being 😀 ❤
I agree with you!!! ♥
Your new neighbors are my favorite kind of neighbors. So happy you are having a god time and finding a relationship with horses.
Thanks, me too! I love my neighbors, especially Charlie! LOL Although I love all the horses! 🙂
That’s a beautiful neighborhood. I’m very happy for you.
Thanks Dan! Me too!! It’s so much fun and feels very healing!