Reader Story: Friday, October 16th

Submitted through our reader story submission form.

Name
Amanda

How long have you had horses?
Don't have any...yet

What is the funniest thing your horse has done?
It wasn't my horse, but the horses across the street where I grew up were off of a busy road. They were so used to traffic noise that nothing bothered them--not airplanes overhead or honking or backfires, or even the shooting range up the road. But one day while I waited for the school bus, these calm, bored-to-tears horses were startled by a noise that must have been absolutely terrifying, from the way they stampeded away from it.

It was my sister's singing! We've teased her about it ever since.

When you're worn out, what motivates you do get out and spend time with your horses?
The horses do it. Any chance I get, I'll spend with a horse, even if it's just looking out the window at them, across the road.

Describe your dream horse
A dark bay that turns nearly red in the sun, maybe an Arab mix with a pretty head, small ears, and shining eyes.

How have you shared your love of horses with others?
I take my kids and all of my friends kids to the fair. We go through all of the barns and learn about the different breeds of horses and talk to the owners.

Anything else you'd like to tell us about you and the horses you love?
I just think there's something magical about horses. It's something other people don't understand, but for the rest of us, horses mean everything, even when you're not around them they're a part of you. They're a dream.