Posted by Pfinstegg on March 24, 2007, at 11:32:02
In reply to I just got home from a GREAT horseback ride, posted by madeline on March 22, 2007, at 17:50:19
I think this is the first time I've seen a post about horses! I couldn't agree more with how wonderful they can be. And it's true- they are large prey animals- very prone to fear and flight.They can definitely hurt you because of that. But forming a bond with one can be so healing and joyful. I have a Hanoverian dressage horse, whom I show- but the most fun is all the nuzzling, kisses, sugar cubes, grooming, and in his case, if you sit down in his stall, he will groan softly, and lie down with his head in your lap. Then, of course, you can be pinned down for hours! But he gets lots of ear and face-stroking..
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