Went to the barn today after school even though it was raining. Planned on painting fences but cleaned stalls instead. All of the horses were in so I figured they better have a clean stall to do their feet some good. The horses also got their feet trimmed today, including Blondie, who have been needing it badly. A friend came out to help muck and we had fun with the horses and dogs. The barn doors were open just enough to let the sun in, while keeping out the rain, so we pulled some campfire chairs over to the little ray-of-sunshine after we finished and just basked in the light. It was the best chill session I've had in awhile! It felt good to sit down after doing some work and be at peace with my surroundings. BUT then I decided to get Blondie out of her stall and moving. I had already groomed her earlier and picked out her feet so she was ready to go. I put a bridle on and hopped up bareback before heading down the road. There's a grassy path that goes around the barn, out along the fields, that we usually ride on. I just decided to ride it bareback this time. She did great too! I even trotted a little (her back is super bony! ouch!!). She got a little nervous when the trees blocked the barn from her view, but I just applied my legs to reassure her and told her to keep going. Which she did. She didn't even spook at the deer crossing our path, dogs hurrying after. It's moments like that where you just pause and take everything in. The moment, the memory, the happiness. There's something magical in it. Every time I ride Blondie I feel it. Electricity, excitement. Life is a gift, nothing is forever. You have to seize those moments while you can and never let go.
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