Awareness of the outside world. Southern Living: How Biltmore Estate Employees Successfully Sheltered 54 Horses During Hurricane Helene, Five employees and the director of the property’s equestrian center ensured all horses were safe. Hanson, November 15, 2024. Hat tip Digby’s Hullabaloo: Friday Night Soother November 15, 2024.
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There is an upside to not riding. [Looking Ahead]
We are much more willing to let Rodney get loopy – within the bounds of horse and human safety – if that’s what he needs in order to gain weight. It’s much easier to laugh at the antics when one’s feet are on the ground.
Milton remains unamused.
On a recent morning.
Rodney: Did you hear that? (sirens) And that? (dogs barking at sirens) I must investigate! I must go hither! I must go thither!
Milton: Really? You see this as a reason to trot? I do not see this as a reason to trot.
Rodney: Thank you for the carrot! I must go back on patrol!
Milton: (sighing) Herd protocol says I must follow.
Onwards!
Katherine
Virtual Brush Box 
You have got a way with words! I can actually see Miton’s expression.
What she said!
Joan
Milton makes it easy. He makes his thoughts quite clear.
Thanks for Biltmore horses story! And, yes, I can see Rodney trotting hither.. and thither… Milton not so much … MM.
Neither horse can be accused of being deficient in personality. 🤣