This is Satin, with her real owner, my mom. But I admit it--I have taken her away, at least emotionally. Satin is a 19-year-old TWH mare. She was 11 when we got her. That horse has gotten me through so many problems--two horses who wanted to kill me, one who had wobbles and died at a very young age, and new, not-so-steady young horses. I would probably have left this horse world if not for Satin.
Satin's a complete and total spazz and nobody likes riding her besides me, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE her. And I trust her 100%, although I think her age is catching up with her a little bit with her eyesight (certainly not her energy, since nobody else can keep up with the old girl!)
I fear the day I lose this horse, because she is my girl and I adore her. I've tried breeding her, but she appears to be unable to carry a baby full-term. I probably shouldn't breed her, anyway, because she is quite out of control and does have a slight swayback, but I cannot stand the thought of a world without her. On the other hand, I know I can't replace her, and her baby could be nothing like her amazing mother.
I guess I'll just enjoy her and hope to ride her for another 10+ years.
Satin is quite a mare.
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