I hesitated to start this thread without a recent photo, but the point is more about the pleasure that we get from looking at our horses. Besides, a photo, especially one I take, never quite captures what I hope it will, and is probably why I seldom take one.
Today, my beautiful solid bay Thoroughbred mare was so particularly beautiful. Her winter coat is at its prettiest phase, her weight is perfect, and she is the picture of robust good health. She was playing Catch Me today in the pasture so I drove her away a few times and had to admire her athletics – bucking, farting, galloping around in that collected way they do when they are feeling energetic.
It is one of those small enjoyments which really yield an outsized amount of pleasure and satisfaction, kind of like watching your horse eat hay.