The Horse gets to interact with one of his own!

@TheHorse (238380)
Walnut Creek, California
November 29, 2020 1:04pm CST
Since my horse passed away, five years ago, I haven't had the chance to interact with "my own kind" that much. The stable where she lived shut down, and my horse friends were dispersed all over the Bay Area. Yesterday, on a hike with a friend, we passed an older (meaning a bit older than me) Mexican man on a horse. I asked the man if I could say hi to his horse and he said "Si." I sniffed the horse's nose, pulled gently away, and then massaged his lips, which were wet and green (his owner had obviously let him graze along the way) with the back of my hand. The horse said (in Horse) "Glad to meet you as well." I asked the man, in English, what kind of horse his was. He paused, and then said "Quarter." I told my friend, who is not a horse person, "Look for a big butt!" Then, to the man, "Mine was a Morgan. Both dependable breeds!" The man smiled and said, "Morgan. Es bueno!" I said "Gracias," and ended the interaction, patting the horse's sweaty butt as I walked past him. I asked my friend if he wanted some horse saliva, still glistening on the back of my hand. he said, "No." It's a small thing, and I hate to be what my German MyLot friend would probably call equi-centric, but I enjoy any chance I can get to chat with other horses. Is there a special "group" (human or otherwise) that you rarely get to interact with, and are delighted when you have the chance to?
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Torunn
@Torunn (8606)
• Norway
29 Nov 20
I can see no problem with being equi-centric. If more people were equi-centric, the world would be a better places. Possibly smellier, but who cares?
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Torunn
@Torunn (8606)
• Norway
29 Nov 20
@TheHorse None of my ponies are very good at social distancing, so whenever there's a human around they try to get as close as possible. So wearing a thick jacket when scratching them is a good idea.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238380)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Nov 20
My thoughts exactly. Needless to say, I love the smell of horse poop.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
29 Nov 20
That’s sweet and touching. I feel that way with kitty cats.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238380)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Nov 20
I like to at least say hi to any doggies and cats that are interested when I visit someone's house.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238380)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Nov 20
@DianneN Were their tails wagging?
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DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
29 Nov 20
@TheHorse We met our neighbor's rescued doggies today. He got them yesterday. I love dogs, too.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (51839)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
29 Nov 20
No.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238380)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Nov 20
If you were in Europe, would you be glad to meet another Canadian? When I was in Paris, I met some people busking (playing music with an open guitar case). They turned out to be from Martinez CA, about seven miles from where I live. It was fun to talk music with "neighbors"...in Paris.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (51839)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
29 Nov 20
@TheHorse That's a theoretical question, and in theory I know I'd not be there, so No.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238380)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Nov 20
@BarBaraPrz Not be in Europe?
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crazyhorseladycx
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
29 Nov 20
equi-centric, eh? 'twas that said 's a bad thingy? i'm blessed to still've 4 here, though miss those that've passed. gigglin' 't'cher friends refusal 'f such a gift. squirrels. i truly miss 'em 'n 'fter that fella showed last spring i pine fer 'em e'en more.
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crazyhorseladycx
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
30 Nov 20
@TheHorse been drinkin' 'gain? ;)
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238380)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Nov 20
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238380)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Nov 20
If I admit to ecqi-centricity, does that make me a "bad person"?
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (69245)
• Centralia, Washington
29 Nov 20
So did you analyze the horse? I am drawn to horses. I wish I could take back my knees and ride again.
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (69245)
• Centralia, Washington
29 Nov 20
@TheHorse I'm glad you can still ski. Anything that has to do with balance and weight on my knees is off for me- watch a Western and see how cowboys jump down from those horses. I can no longer jump like that.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238380)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Nov 20
I don't think my knees could handle skiing. But horses I'd be OK with. I kept my conversation with the horse friendly and superficial. But he did tell me he was happy with his human.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238380)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Nov 20
@sallypup I can still jump fairly well. But I think skiing would be hard on my knees.
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Loretta
@noni1959 (13067)
• United States
29 Nov 20
We have a draft, draft Percheron, four quarter and a donkey. All have huge different personalities and spoiled. One mare is almost 30. I got her for my daughter when the mare was only 4. It will be a huge sad day when she passes.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238380)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Nov 20
My girl lived to be 35. I could tell she was getting old, but I still rode her (bareback, near the end).
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Loretta
@noni1959 (13067)
• United States
30 Nov 20
@TheHorse My oldest was an appy and he lived to 38. Over the years I lost them but most were elderly. One at 33, two at 27.
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Fleur
@Fleura (35154)
• United Kingdom
30 Nov 20
I had a pony we bred ourselves. I met him the day he was born and was with him at the end. I don't suppose I'll ever have a relationship like that again.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502886)
• Italy
30 Nov 20
Well, not really, I love cats and I interact every day with two cats. I have to approach every cat I meet and try to pet the cat, they usually get close to me, I am a cat person for sure.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (136039)
• Marion, Ohio
30 Nov 20
You were in heaven for a few minutes. I have the critters here and dont want a lot of humans around.
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Fleur
@Fleura (35154)
• United Kingdom
30 Nov 20
Fish!
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382658)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Nov 20
I always enjoy meeting pet sheep which I rarely have the chance to do now.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238380)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Nov 20
Herc must have taught you how to scratch them for maximum pleasure. I know that the base of the horns (if they have any) are "happy spots" for many sheep and goats.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382658)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Nov 20
@TheHorse I could just about put him to sleep stroking his cheek.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222898)
• United States
29 Nov 20
How special for you. I totally understand. I want to pet every dog that I see, especially now that we don't have any. I once saw an Irish wolfhound in a pet store and was over the moon. I got to pet her and was so excited. They are really TALL dogs.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238380)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Nov 20
I haven't known an Irish Wolfhound. Oddly, pitbulls are especially drawn to me.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Nov 20
Happy for you. This happens with me and certain dogs.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238380)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Nov 20
I tend to give dogs a scratch if they come up and sniff me as well.
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jdbc
@jdbces (1843)
• Philippines
30 Nov 20
I can imagine how excited you were to talk to the horse. I always have cats and dogs since I was a child but seeing other people's pets still makes me feel like a child seeing a new toy (not that I think of them as a toy).
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238380)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Nov 20
Just give 'em some love and move on.
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jdbc
@jdbces (1843)
• Philippines
30 Nov 20
@TheHorse Yeah, it's always nice to leave them some.
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