[Kosciusko]

In 2021 I moved out of home onto a small farm with my partner and an old friend from high school.
As early as I can remember I had a love for horses and a dream to have my very own. Growing up having a horse wasn’t an option for me, but it didn’t stop me from begging, longing and dreaming about the day it’d finally happen. I first saw Dint in an online auction and was drawn to his beautiful frame markings and his funny name. A few days later I was “foolishly” bidding on him sight unseen. Dint was a green Arab cross Quarter horse and lived over ten hours away, so a company delivered him half way for me. In October we brought him home. Despite making all of the mistakes an experienced equine owner tells beginners to avoid, Dint and I are still going strong. My little man has been a dream come true - with his gentle nature he’s kept me safe - even when I decided to hop on him three days into ownership with nothing but a halter. As fabulous as his big bald face is, he lives in a very expensive UV mask to try to keep sun cancers at bay. He’s just recovered from his third tumour removal, and I pray it is his last. Knowing what I do now about these stunningly marked beauties, I must say I’m very much anti grey and breeding for extreme white as it’s not fair on the animal when it can be avoided. Dint got unlucky with half a white face, and I worry he’ll lose that eye due to cancer one day, but he rocks a stunning blue eye on the other half of his face that is carefully encapsulated by his chestnut coat. In the years to come I wish to continue learning to ride with confidence, and take up jousting or medieval games - maybe mounted archery. I’d also love to trek him out and camp along with my friends who like to go off roading.

Thanks horsy for the lines - again.