A Decade Together - Part 1

 In celebration of my tenth anniversary with Abby, I thought it would be fun to show a few of my favorite pictures from every year that she has been with me.

2012

Lisa and I had gone to BreyerFest together and when we got home, Abby was so happy to see me.

She enjoyed an extended scritching when we reunited.

My dear friend, Pam, came over from Illinois to meet Abby. She was trying to text some photos she'd taken of Abby to me, but Abby wanted more attention and kept poking her nose over Pam's shoulder. (This photo makes me a little sad - Pam passed away a few years ago from breast cancer.)

2013

This was the year that I discovered two things about Abby.

First, she dearly loved to roll in the mud. Tim began calling the mud her "spa."

Then, that she had a propensity for sticking her tongue out.

She was not high up in the herd order, but when I was there, she warned everyone away from me. (Actually, she was warning them away from her treats. )

She loved being around people

and could be counted on to be gentle with Pony Pals and Cowpokes (That's Curt holding Kyle's daughter Addie while Braden hands Abby a nibble.) The other mare is Dolly, Sultanna's dam.

2014

By our third year together, our relationship was firmly cemented.

We knew each other well and enjoyed our time together.

She was such a good friend.

This was also the last year I needed to send a letter to Indiana Horse Rescue to report her annual progress. After three years, they no longer check up on you.

We spent many moments visiting

and sharing peppermints, carrots, pears, and apple spaghetti.

2015

Peeking around the corner of the old barn.

Selfies with Abby have always been a struggle.

Miss I'll-Follow-You-Anywhere "helps" me tie a gate shut after the latch broke.

JC and Trinity (now both college students - whoa!!) visited during the summer of 2015.

Tim's grandson, Deacon, also visited. He had something in his hand that he did not want Abby to eat and was telling her to leave it alone!

Corinne (who was born the day I hauled Abby home), began calling Abby her "twin horse" and loved looking at photos of her.

Abby nuzzles Tim while he trims her feet.

Abby has such a distinct tail swish during fly season. After a few swishes back and forth, she flips it up and down a couple of times. (That's Sultanna with her.)

Originally, I'd planned to choose one or MAYBE two pictures from each year that Abbs and I have been together. (I know, silly me!) More to come tomorrow in part two.

Stay 'tooned!