I’m thinking about getting a new horse. Or an old horse, really. Several years ago, I sold a beautiful, little Foxtrotting mare, Sugar, and I’ve regretted it ever since.
At the time, I felt like I couldn’t help her. She was nervous and anxious all the time, it seemed. (And so was I. 🤔 Might be a post for another time! 🤪) I finally got to the point that I didn’t feel like I could help her, and I wasn’t able to ride her, and along came a couple who I thought would be able to give her a better life than I could.
I still remember the heaviness in my heart as I watched Sugar ride away in the trailer.
Soon after I sold her, I began the journey of a lifetime with my horse, Takota. I learned so much (thank you forever, Kristin and Warwick!) and built up my confidence as a horsewoman to the point that I knew I could help Sugar. I called her new owners, and they had sold her - for almost four times the amount they purchased her for. 😭 I called the newest owner, and there was no way I could afford to buy her back. But I did find out that Sugar was at least loved and being well cared for. Sigh.
Fast forward to a couple weeks ago, and I thought of Sugar again… couldn’t get her out of my head. So I got in touch with her newest owner again. It turns out that the woman is having some health problems and needs to sell a few of her horses. She wants Sugar to go to a good home and is willing to sell her for a price I can afford! 🎉
Cue the excitement. And the uncertainty. I need more responsibilities like I need a kick in the ass. Or maybe I do need a kick in the ass. Haha.
I was in the middle of planning to go pick her up when I got in that car accident. And then I heard from Sugar’s owner that Sugar is having some trouble with her feet. For any non-horsey folks here, depending on the exact issue, foot problems can mean the end of a horse’s life if they aren’t fixable. 😳
So now I’m getting to the real point of the story…
Which is not actually “should I, or shouldn’t I?” It’s to fill you all in and ask you to send Sugar some healing vibes/prayers/energy/thoughts… anything you got! Whether she ends up living with me again or not, I care most that she’s happy and healthy.
Thank you! And I’ll keep you posted!