The inhibitor

One day I'm 90 percent sure that it's time to let Tex go down the road, and the very same day, my son throws that percentage down a few notches. He is really starting to ask to ride. And of course, guess which horse he ONLY wants to ride? You guessed it- Tex. 

My son is actually more confident on him than my older daughter. He's been enjoying steering him, and isn't afraid to make him do things. His attention doesn't last long, but that will improve with age.

Lazy and gentle horses that won't freak out with kids are hard to find and expensive to buy. Tex isn't a perfect kids' horse. His upward transitions are quite rough. But I still see a little potential. 

Dang it, son. You've taken me down to about 40 percent sure I want to sell him today. 

How could anyone tell this face they're selling his horse?

"Can I 'wide' my horse, Tex?"

"Will you take my pit-cher?"

"I wanna [L]ead him."