Equus

Sweet harmony

My half-Arabian mare, Sally, has appeared in the pages of EQUUS half a dozen times over the years. I’ve described a memorable trail ride, offered tips I learned while creating a dry lot for her, and shared how I came to appreciate Sally as my “second once-in-a-lifetime” horse.

Later, in “The Power of One” (EQUUS 469), which I wrote after my old gelding died, I described how my search for a new companion for Sally petered out because I eventually realized she seemed content living alone. I kept her busy, allowing her to socialize with other horses at trail rides and shows, and for years she was

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