Pumpkin

Pumpkin – Mini Horse

What a character our Pumpkin is. She is the only equine on the property that has complete freedom to free range and graze to her hearts content all day long. (yes, we lock her up at night). She is like having another dog. 

Pumpkin was listed on Equine Rescue of Aiken, and while I loved the look of her (a miniature version of Charlotte), I knew that we were at our limit with animals for now, so I passed her by. She came from a life of extreme neglect, and I couldn’t stop thinking about her. I wanted her here to flood with love, but I had to stick to our commitment to slow things down. Besides, she was already at the Equine Rescue and getting great exposure for an adopter. Someone would love on this girl soon enough. 

It's so funny how things work out. Several months later this couple moved in next door to us. They were renting our previous neighbor’s house, and they had several minis that he used for driving. They also had Pumpkin. The woman and I became friends, and when I saw Pumpkin at her barn, I commented that I had initially been interested in Pumpkin but knew that she would find a good home, so I didn’t pursue it. She immediately asked me if I wanted her. What? Why? My heart began to pound, and I was already picturing Pumpkin down at my house grazing in my front yard in the sunshine. She explained that they never should have gotten Pumpkin because she didn’t’ take to driving and didn’t fit in with their other minis who were their driving team. She went on to say that her husband was very ill, and they were considering moving to Scotland, his homeland. Within a few minutes, I had a halter on Pumpkin, and I began to lead her down to my farm. She was so tame, so loving and so graceful and she walked beside me. 

Today she is spoiled, naughty, pushy, stubborn, and an absolute joy in our life.