When I was looking through pictures of Henry on my phone for his birthday post, I realized just how fond I am of this horse. Not only for his attributes as an athlete, but mostly because of his general every day qualities and fantastic character. The things you wouldn’t really put in a sale ad, as it were, but the things that make you happy to be around them on a day to day basis.
What are the “little things” about your horse that you’re so fond of?
The most obvious one for Henry is his pro-level Derp Face. He plays with his tongue almost constantly while he’s in the crossties, so he looks extraordinarily derpy most of the time. 
Until he thinks you have a cookie, that is. He learned the head tilt thing from Halo.
It’s also pretty cute how he meets me in the pasture 99% of the time when he sees me coming (even though I know it’s mostly because he wants cookies).
Henry is a great traveler. He loads well, he rides well, he eats and drinks great, and he’s well-behaved in new places. This is a fantastic quality when you’re on the road a lot.
He’s not spooky. Well ok, let me amend that statement. He’s not spooky about things that horses are typically spooky about. Traffic, loose horses, tractors, etc – all good. But when he feels like being cheeky, all bets are off, and the more mundane the object is (grass, bushes, and jumps outside of the arena are his favorites) the scarier it is. Logic, he gots it. But most of the time I can count on him to not be an idiot in situations where it really matters.
And last but certainly not least – Henry and I both have similar feelings about Bobby.
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aww this is adorable. pretty sure i could go on forever and ever about all the little things i love in my mare (and might just have to)… but i’m slightly confused – didn’t you *just* right a post about not being able to genuinely celebrate the little things?!? lol
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lolz *write…. someone get this girl a cup of coffee….
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The little things with my riding are a lot different than the little things with my pony. 😉
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gotcha, makes sense!
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Aww I love this.
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Good blog hop! My response is here: http://www.autonomousdressage.blogspot.ca/2016/02/blog-hop-little-things.html
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Henry’s faces are da best!
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Perfect timing for this blog hop! http://thoughtfulequestrian.blogspot.com/2016/02/blog-hop-little-things.html
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thanks for participating!
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If by ‘similar feelings for Bobby’ you mean your love for me is so much it makes your hurt and pin your ears, then yes, they must be similar. So sweet! ❤
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The rage is palpable
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The love and adoration is moreso.
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Speaking of, you haven’t gotten a good hug in a while!!!
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you JUST hugged me the other day. Get off me!
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Yeah, like I said, it’s been a while!!
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Awww, what fun! My response is here – https://barnlifemusings.wordpress.com/2016/02/19/blog-hop-the-little-things/
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A great hop! http://cruiseninstilettos.blogspot.com/2016/02/blog-hop-little-things.html
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So cute! Love this blog hop! And his cookie face is adorable 😊
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Henry is so rad 🙂 Thank you for this! Will be joining the hop shortly.
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What a great hop!!
Our Henrys are the same with spookieness- mine with jump jumps but polls on the ground are suspicious the first time through lol
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Cute faces. Just found your hop but my post today sort of works with it anyway. http://4rranch.blogspot.com/2016/02/wrangler-painting-start-to-finish.html
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That last picture is priceless
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Love this – his cookie face is SO ridiculously adorable! I would just stand there handing cookies over all day if presented with that. 😛 Here’s my response: http://mulography.co.uk/?p=466
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