May
12
2017
I Made A New Friend This Week
Author: siggyOne day this week, while going into town the back way, I noticed this big, brown draft horse in a field. I wanted to be his friend, so I began stopping along the road, making sure that no car could hit me accidentally, and whispered to him softly. I did this every day for a few days. Once, he was 100 feet away and after I talked to him he actually came up to the fence and faced me. Finally, today, he was right by the fence waiting for me to arrive. I got out of the car and spoke softly to him, and offered him an apple on the palm of my hand. He did not take it, but I reached out and petted him on the nose, being scared at the same time that he might bite me. He didn’t move. Next time I pass him, I will try giving him a carrot. I have never made friends with a horse before. I am thrilled we are getting to know each other, and that he was waiting for me today. I don’t know his name yet, but it doesn’t matter. He responds to my soft tones.