I grew up with horses. A white quarter horse named Toy came into my life when I was a year old.  From that young age and beyond, when I played outside, I was with Toy.  I wasn't just riding her, we took long walks together, laid in the pasture together and ate lunch together in her stall. As a nervous and anxious little girl, she had a very calming effect on me. My parents were never nervous leaving me alone with her. Toy was like a big, gentle dog.  Just like this beautiful horse.

 

Toy passed away when I was 30 and I miss her everyday. Someday, I know, I will ride her again. :-)

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