It's now official....

We are the proud owners of Curly, the horse! Seeing the joy in my daughter's eyes has made all the stress over making this decision so worthwhile. She was so excited her whole being just radiated happiness.

She told me later in the afternoon that having a horse of our own really does make a difference. Now all the effort and challenge will be more meaningful. E. says that she was happy to ride horses before but now she can't wait to get out there and work with Curly.

I wonder if we'll get M. up on Curly....he already has boots. My husband, the guitar-picking cowboy!