Driving Reno…

[CharlyBonifaz]

The trouble is….Reno has completely stolen my heart.

Perfect 😉
just takes a couple of days, and they can sneak in on that one……
there’s little chance to prevent it, too
dangerous

wish you a long teamwork together :rolleyes:

[near horse]

think me ‘soft’ or worse…’unsustainable’! All I can say is that there is a role for people like me in a communtity like this…we all have our gifts. The world would be a sadder place without love and compassion and the expectation of miracles.

I’m sorry to hear of Reno’s accident and your set back but it sounds like your vision is very clear on how you want to approach this (that is a gift by itself). As far as unsustainability – pish posh – one thing you will always own is how you choose to spend your time so please don’t be apologetic for your choice(s). Just keep at it. All the best.

[Carl Russell]

Jen, caring for the animal is all you can do. What else is there?

I have had several animals in my care over the years who had overstayed their effectiveness(??)(not to say that is the case here), but we all have to decide why we have horses, and why we have the ones we have, and what is it that we are really trying to get out of this experience.

For me it comes down to maintaining the sense of presence that is fundamental to the overall working relationship. When that is in line, you will know it, and that is all that matters.

I kept my Ben horse around for years, with a chronic lameness that would come and go, but I had such a rich history with that horse that when he was up to it, I would work him, and the rest of the time I lamented the extra care, and constantly tried to reconcile my need to be cost effective with my need to give the animal what he deserved. When the time came, it was as clear as crystal, and I will never regret the extra effort I made, nor the final decision to give him up.

Life is about more than what we expect it to be, and our lives with animals are made richer by the changes in course that they lead us on.

Carl

[Robert MoonShadow]

Jen ~ I’m back out of the mountains for the weekend… and need my “Reno fix”! How is he doing? Any progress in his healing? And I’m glad you’re outlook’s perked up, my friend. I find it amazing how one animal (in your case, Peanut) can take a central place in one’s heart, yet another one that’s special (in your case, Reno) can wiggle itself in there & make room for itself, too!

[jen judkins]

@Robert MoonShadow 7920 wrote:

Jen ~ I’m back out of the mountains for the weekend… and need my “Reno fix”! How is he doing?

Drauma junky, eh?:p

He is doing just fine…in fact, better than expected.

[Robert MoonShadow]

Hey Reno = 🙂 😎
Sounds like Reno’s a tough one. He’s got an excellent nurse, too –> that helps! Keep it up, Jen; I’m rooting for you two!!
PS – It’s not so much being a ‘drama junkie’ as it is that your enthusiasm for Reno & Peanut is contagious.

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