11/12/2025
This guy here is Soldier Boy. He is a 6 year old "who know what' breed. He is loving, playful, inquisitive but also sensitive. We affectionately call him our close talker because he really doesn't understand "personal space" but he sure is cute while he checks your pockets.
Last night, after dark, I walked out to give a final check on everyone before bed. Soldier was the first to greet me which is typical. I was able to find everyone quickly except Copper. So I started searching the 7 acre pasture and let me tell you it feels much bigger in the dark and a bit scary with the coyotes howling in the distance but Soldier never left my side, evening leaving his 2 horsey friends to follow me as I zig zagged my way around, up and down the field. I even asked Soldier to lead for awhile but after a few zig zags of his own he gave the lead back to me 😆 We eventually found Copper quietly munching on hay at almost the complete opposite end of where we started but I was so appreciative of Soldiers dedication to stay with me until we found him. Then Soldier was happy to watch me walk away back to the barn while he stayed with Copper. I truly believe he is connected with me to the point of understanding that I felt way more comfortable with him by my side then alone in the dark field ❤
