Paddy

There is something about Paddy that calls out to people. He has personality plus - he is a lover, a free spirit and a thinker. Paddy has a very gentle spirit. Like his two big brothers, he is a momma's boy. He is so considerate and insists on walking me to the gate every morning after I turn them out to graze. Then he stands there watching me back out of the drive as if he is making sure I safely get on my way.

As young as he is, he is wonderful with small children. He loves to have his ears scratched and enjoys being with people. He adores his big brothers. He and Nolan are best friends, but he knows that Streak will protect him from whatever scares him.

I love how Paddy "thinks" before doing what is asked of him. Paddy makes sure he completely understands what is being asked, what is expected of him, before he will do it. To be honest, I sometimes get a little frustrated, but then I realize that Paddy is just reinforcing the lessons that Streak taught me many years ago. Paddy is teaching me patience, that things will happen in their own time, not in mine. He is teaching me to slow down, to ask things in a simple fashion. He is reminding me to be honest with myself, to BE myself.

Many people thought I was crazy for getting Paddy....I had two horses already, what was I going to do with a third. Who knows they might be right about me being crazy, but life is for living and Paddy helps to brighten up my life. I may not have a huge savings account, drive a new truck, live in a big, fancy house, I don't even own my own land, but my bills are paid and I know what makes me happy and that is my boys.