Sondance

It has been an exciting summer for my mother. She has moved from her house in the 'burbs to a horse farm in the mountains. The move has been positive for her. She gets to be with the man she loves, surrounded by nature and her beloved animals, and she doesn't have to work so often or so hard. It has been a blessing to know she can enjoy a quiet life.

One of the contributing factors to her new happiness is Sondance, Misty's first foal, born July 7th. Misty is my mother's trail horse--a dainty little mare with a wonderful pleasure gait. She's a terrific mother, too. Dancer's father, Dandy, is mom's stallion.

Today was Sondance's first day out of the stall. He handled it like a champion. Mom haltered Misty and led her from the stall while my stepfather shooed him toward the door. After a few tenative moments (that doorway leads to a big, bright place!), Dancer walked down the barn aisle and out into the big pasture. He was such a brave boy!

Of course, the rest of the herd had to come check him out.

Pretty soon they were all running together and it was as though he had been there all along.


The herd settled down near the creekbed for some grazing and sunbathing. It was a truly memorable day for everyone, especially little Dancer. It's a big world outside of the barn!