"Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. ..
Added 2025-02-08 15:21:06 +0000 UTC"Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead."
-Louisa May Alcott
I try to keep faith that my highest aspirations are attainable, but even if they aren’t they seem like a fine thing to focus on. 💜
Ru has a scar on his lower left eyelid that was listed as a reason for his availability when I found him fresh “off the track” and up for adoption. He was in need of a new start and forever home. He had a history of racetrack injuries and carpal surgery that would limit his performance career, but he was described as kind, big bodied, and polite. He was pretty plain without any flashy markings and easy to overlook, but he caught me eye. I didn’t need for him to be a show horse as I already had one I was using for that, but I needed a horse I could ride on a loose rein for pleasure on a slow day. One who wouldn’t need to feel the confinement of arena fencing to keep a quiet mind. I needed a horse who could carry me away from the hustle and bustle of life and enjoy the quiet of a leisurely stroll. Ru was perfect for me and his scar reminds me of the life he had before, but it might also be my favorite thing about him. After all, his scar may very well be the thing that helped lead him to me.
