Leevi is my other horse. He is a tall drink of water at 17H. We have been together for 5 years and he just knows how to get every last treat out of me. I thought he would be my forever horse but who is to predict where your path will lead? Since time at the barn is scarce, I feel Leevi must go to a home that will truly enjoy his happy demeanor and not push him past his physical capabilities. I found a lovely young woman from NY who will take him and give him the home where I know he will flourish. He will be #1 horse, out at pasture all day, have friends of multiple species to engage in play (other horses, goats, dog, chickens), riding in the pastures and down logging roads. His new mother thinks he is just the best thing since sliced bread... Just what I had in mind for him! He seems to know that he is moving on because he has taken to snarling at Blu. This is so not like my Lee. It is almost like he is helping me let go. He will be leaving at the end of the month. I am sure I will have a hard time when he leaves. How do you say good bye to your best bud who you have seen through the toughest of times? I guess I will find out.
Today was a day of grooming, stall picking, hand walking and treat sharing. My ponies seemed very content. It would be nice if we could get out and do some hacking in the hay fields. Riding in the ring day after day is just not good. I wonder if they get as claustrophobic as I do.
Blu is back to full work tomorrow after a slow return to work over this past week. He had his SI joint injected and he seems all brand new. I look forward to working on the flying lead changes and canter half pass again.
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