Fear Isn't Just Human

My accident happened around the first of November. It's good to be back to normal now! (Well, as normal as I have ever been...*grin*)

We have Rocco who I would love to take to a trainer this year, and we have a rescued yearling who was abandoned in a field and confiscated by the state..then I adopted him. He's missing one eye, but is the most wonderful, gentle little Paint gelding I've ever seen. I think he was born dead-broke! Then I have Roxie, my new Paint mare that I rescued at the auction. She's about 12 years old...and when I found her, there were three little girls riding her...and all were sitting backwards on her! (facing her tail!) I just love her. It was very, very scary to ride again, but I'm so glad that I did. It felt like a huge weight was lifted and my heart was whole again. (I know that sounds silly, but I can't even begin to describe how it felt to me to be "afraid of horses". ) I have been in love with horses since I was old enough to neigh. It made me think about the horses that I have rescued who have clearly been so fearful of humans....and how relieved they must be when they finally discover that they are loved and are safe. Wow. We so often forget that it is humans who teach the bad behavior in some animals..and it is up to US to repair the trust.
Roxie is restoring my faith in horses...and I will do my damndest to restore her faith in humans.
We both deserve to know that love and trust.