Month: July 2021

There is nothing in life more rewarding than the friendly interactions between a horse and a rider. Kamar and I share 23 years of special bonding.

Most people in my life don’t appreciate or approve of my efforts with Zum. Their disapproval has made me feel uncertain. But my newfound inner peace and confidence with Zum makes me realize that no one knows what is best for me.

Buddy once told me to ride Zum every day. After the saddle accident in early February this year, I couldn’t do this. But now, five months later, I think I am at a place with Zum where I can safely ride him every day. I can concentrate on appreciating the success I have had with Zum lately.

I tell myself every day that what I want is to ride Zum easily and effortlessly. I am steering my mind towards my goals. I rode Zum in the round pen and then I took him up to the ridge and around the corrals. He was so happy and this made me joyful and confident that I will be riding Zum on the trails soon!

I love to ride Huszar into the mountains of the Santa Fe National Forest. The cliffs, ridges and high views are breath-taking. Huszar is sure-footed and quick on these narrow and steep mountain trails so I feel safe.

Kamar exhales air through his nose and it sounds calm. It seems like he is saying ‘Life is good!’

Yesterday, my fourteen year old Chihuahua, Mimi, died of old age. A friend gave her to me when she was a tiny puppy. It is very difficult for me when a beloved pet dies of old age. But I try to remember that I am so lucky and grateful that I have my pets for as many years as I do and that my pets bring me so much joy and affection.

Every morning, each one of my horses greet me with a friendly nicker. Huszar’s nicker is loud and clear as if he is saying ‘Hello! It sure is good to see you again!’