The Mini Horses are, unsurprisingly, a group of very small horses. Apart from size, they look in every way exactly like large horses.
Rather improbably, given rest of my life and history - am a little obsessed with horses.
They are fine animals, I say regularly. At the same time they manage to scare the living daylights out of me most of the time during actual interaction (as opposed to merely thinking about them) - yet am drawn back there to... conquer the fear, as it were - to connect with the horse on a spiritual level through appropriate breathing methods and inner calm; you know.
Most people are of the considered opinion that horses are moody and untrustworthy - at times am inclined to agree. However, have had just enough good moments with them to suspect otherwise. In light of all of those things; wanted to start my new opposite-of-corporate-hell-career working with these fine animals. Is what really wanted to do.
And in any case, it had to be better than dealing with people.
Said and done, basically manifested little job at equestrian centre nearby - and most of the workload turned out to be looking after the Minis! Was perfect in every way. Was truly a chance to hang out with horses and learn about their temper (and general care-instructions), whilst at the same time not being perpetually terrified - as Minis not much larger than golden retrievers.
Of course, could not ride them. Strictly for-companionship-only animals. And they require lots of care. Was eventually going to ride some of the bigger horses, unfortunately job fell through before had chance to approach massive beasts with a request to sit on top of them for a while.
It will happen! One day will have own cuddly little horsie to look after. Until then...
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