Something quite unusual happened to me earlier today. It was, I believe, love at first sight as far as Normie was concerned. I’m afraid I didn’t notice until much later on. He smiled at me when I first laid eyes on him… and I thought he was just being goofy – “Mr Ed”, I said, but only to myself (because I didn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings).

Ellie must have seen that loving look in his eyes because, when I was just about to leave, she asked me:

“Sally, would you look after Normie for a while?”

What could I say? Personally, I wouldn’t have trusted me with Normie…

“Sure, what shall I do?” I asked.

“Oh, take him over there and just stay with him; walk around if you like but you have to be the boss – just push him away if he comes on too strong. Slap him if necessary,” Ellie laughed, “And watch your feet!”

“I’m sure that won’t be necessary”, I answered, “and I will be careful.”

We wandered around, side by side, getting to know one another. I actually felt quite flattered that he had taken such a fancy to me. He was nice and fresh, and he smelt lovely (as I couldn’t help but notice when he got up close). Several times I had the urge to massage his neck and run my fingers over his chest, and I didn’t fight the urge. He seemed to enjoy it immensely. Louis, one of the clan, was somewhat jealous and kissed and licked my arm in a bid to get my attention. My, but I felt wanted.

At last I really had to make tracks. I led Normie over to Ellie and gave her his tether. He didn’t want to leave me.

“Normie prefers you to me,” she laughed.

He turned back to me and put his head against my chest. I stroked his cheek and felt a little pang of love myself. I never knew I was a horsewoman…