This is Luke

[thistlebloom]

A decade after selling my last horse I'm back in the saddle again, and it's a wonderful feeling.

This is Luke, I brought him home a little over a month ago. He's a buddy horse and we have made a great connection. He's a good ride, really eager to get out on the trail and keeps a snappy pace up. Such a blessing to me as I had thought my riding days would stay in the past, but here I am again!

 

[majorcatfish]

horses are such a majestic animal.....

 

[thistlebloom]

...And with the mini Cooper ...

 

[Nyboy]

Love this coloring I have a thing for animals with black legs !!

 

[bobm]

Love this coloring I have a thing for animals with black legs !!

That coloring pattern on a horse is called " Bay " !

 

[seedcorn]

Buddy horse?

 

[so lucky]

What a pretty picture of you and Luke by the lovely flowers!

 

[baymule]

Luke is a handsome boy! I am glad that you are back in the saddle again!

 

[thistlebloom]

Buddy horse?

Yep. He greets me at the gate, comes over for rubs when I'm cleaning his pen, lowers his head right into the halter, and when I bridle him his mouth is open before the bit is even close.
I find it very complimentary that he enjoys and seeks out my company.

 

[catjac1975]

Since my mare died my Rascal stays near us and seems to like when I just hang on him and hug him. He was always pretty friendly but if he caught wind of an impending ride he would suddenly have to go off and graze. I plan to ride Wed. He seems fine from his first distraught state when we lost her. Wonder if he'll be less stubborn now that I'm his best pal.