Friday August 28th, 2009

Big Boy Wonder

I bought a hand measure the other day to track Wonder's progress and as of today, he measures in at exactly 13 hands! Can you believe it? He really is a big, big boy and I wonder just how he will turn out a few years from now.

We sat together tonight, he and I in the stall, just being. Me on the floor, back against the wall and he, chewing his hay and pausing occasionally to sniff me or nibble on my hair. There is something nice about knowing your animals are comfortable and taken care of, with fresh hay, water and shavings on nights like this. It is nice to be able to give them something for all they bring to you...in my case, a childhood dream come true. I feel blessed to be able to have these animals in my life and full, for all they bring me. The cool air combined with the rain reminds us winter is just around the corner and I hope Wonder will have found a permanent home by then—a home where he and his owner can make each other's dreams come true. He is such a sweet, sweet boy and deserves someone who will make him the love of their life.

Fostering Wonder is a lesson in selflessness and I applaud those who can regularly let these animals into their hearts and homes and then place them, to make room for the next horse in need on the never-ending list. He has reminded me what I love about my own two horses and inspired me to push harder and give more. I hope with each foster, my skills will improve and each individual horse or foal in my care will benefit more than the last as they await their knight in shining armor. As I kissed Wonder's velvety nose with its perfect diamond and said goodnight I promised him that thanks to Lucky Horse, he or she would be here soon.