A very successful weekend dancing with my partner, Herki! Yesterday we went for a short but beautiful cart ride with my oldest son. Herki so loves to drive. You can see it in his eyes, in his gait, in his curiousity, in his steadiness. He is the KING! Even my oldest drove for a while and, of course, Herki did as expected. Not a step out of place.

Today - a beautiful peaceful ride. We were completely in tune with each other. I asked for a walk, a trot, a canter (and he gave me the best one yet). I asked for a side pass on the road and at first I guess I wasn't being clear enough. BUT he caught on quickly. We met some hunters on the trail and patiently waited for them to pass. Herki was quite nervous. I could feel it. His muscles were tense. I quietly spoke to him "It's okay boy." His muscles loosened. He relaxed. Because he trusts me? Because we were connected?

Every tree out of place, every squirrel chirp.... All it took was an "It's okay boy" and he peacefully pushed past. Have I said lately how much I love this horse? He is my perfect partner!