Hawkeye!

Those of you who are my facebook friends know I have been struggling with my Arabian mare this Spring. She tossed me off twice and now is gone.

Well....... after searching online and locally for a small quiet horse to take her place ...... and one that I could actually afford ..... I just tonight bought a mule! I know ..... laugh all you want ....but someday you are going to be jealous of my good fortune! :)

He is 15 yrs old. Small and refined. Black with white socks. And his name is Hawkeye. He is really thin. Was run ragged by the other mules he was with. But once we fatten him up a bit, I think he will be really pretty. And for the record ..... his head and ears are not as large as some mule's are. So that was a plus as well.

When I told Brian I was going to go look at a mule, he said "You're going to do what??? Why????" I assured him that if Steve and I ever ride together in public, that Steve will have to ride Hawkeye and I will get his horse! Tee hee! That seemed to passify Brian somewhat.

Anyway, this is the start of a new adventure. And if you are ever in our neighborhood, stop by and I'll let ya ride him. Then we'll see who is laughing at whom! :)