We have put some nice pictures of us in the rain on my face-book page. Helen got it all wrong and put the same pictures on twice. She did wonder why it took all day. Silly moo. I just spotted that Gretel has a mirror in her stable it is so high up that I can't see myself. Helen says she will get me my own mirror. But, with a big sigh, adds that she hates looking in the mirror, 'cos all she sees is her mother, not just her mother, but her old mother. I don't care, I am young and beautiful everyone says so and I want my own mirror so I can see what my lovely new winter coat looks like.
Peter lets me out of the stable when Gretel and Helen go out for a ride. Last time I galloped round and round and Limon the cat next door asked “was I in training for the Derby”? Don’t think so, cos I don't know what the Derby is.
I have a new philosophy; you humans should never take for granted what we equines bring to you and do for you and the wholehearted trust we put in you. Even the smallest of things like standing still when you mount us should be rewarded with a kind word. Walking down a very steep hill with you on our backs needs much praise. Jumping down into the river of a newly formed bank deserves enthusiastic pats. Cantering up a steep and twisty track, well that definitely would warrant a white rock when we reach the top to catch our breath. So remember all mammals thrive on encouragement and to give is more satisfying than to receive.
Gretel says that’s a coincidence 'cos she did all those things today and even enjoyed the steep and twisty track. Neigh 4 now.
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