Here I go again.Seeing the picture from both sides of the fence. On the one side, it is unfathomable to me why anyone would sneak into a collage stable, and steal one of the most beloved and popular horses they have. Think of the amount of time, money, and effort the collage put into having a horseback riding program. The sheer space and feed-bill alone would take one aback, not to mention the vet bills, and the everyday upkeep,the training of the horses,and the training the teachers had to go through to be accredited to teach such a class. And considering that, and the popularity of the horse in question, where would you go with it? You couldn't show it off to your friends, or show it on the circuit, too many people know about it. For that matter, you couldn't even ride it, for fear someone would see you, and know you didn't have that roan three days ago, or even a week ago. What would you do, just hide it in your barn until you could sell it? Then, there's the personal attachment each individual connected with the program has to have for those horses. It had to be devastating for them to go to the stable,and find "Sizzle" gone. And, if you have ever seen a Roan mare out in the sunlight, you know how, when the light hits them just right, they seem to shine like they are on fire! Gorgeous! And, what about the horse herself? I am sure she is feeling very badly to be separated from those who took care of her.Horses are much like cats and dogs, in that they form bonds with people, just like any other animal will.Oh, there are those who say that horses are never quite domesticated,and that they will always have a wild streak in them somewhere, but I don't believe that.When I was young we spent a lot of time at a horse stable, and there was one paint that followed my dad around like a puppy.To the point, that once my mother saw him riding down the hill towards us, astride that wonderful horse, and she caught her breath,admiringly,and said, " He rides like he's a part of the horse,doesn't he ?" I looked and nodded, but unfortunately, Dad heard the chance remark too and said,"Oh yeah? Which part?" Then it turned into a big joke between them, even though mother staunchly defended her choice of words, as to not be derogatory,Dad would just laugh and say, "Yeah, yeah, I know what you meant!"
Of course, there is always the possibility that whoever took "Sizzle", did so because they were moved to do it, because they saw, or thought they saw that the horse wasn't being properly cared for, or was actually being abused or neglected.
Or, perhaps they did it because they loved the horse,and wanted it,and couldn't resist. I just hope that who ever did this thing is not such a wretched individual that they are going to harm it, but will keep it fed and watered, clean and warm and dry,and knows enough to exercise it regularly every day.
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