Blast from the past

Almost six years ago, I leased a Welsh Cob dressage pony named Trillium.

At the time, Trilli lived at Big Iron Ranch in Watkins, Colorado. 

She shared her field with a pinto draft cross named Samson.

Samson loved Trilli...

and I loved Samson.

He was such a big, sweet guy. It was impossible not to love him.

I took almost as many pictures of Samson as I did of Trilli,

and his pattern was the inspiration for Roundapony's.

photo and finishwork by Jennifer Scott

Samson left Big Iron Ranch shortly before Trillium and I did. I was sad to see him go, but over time, I mostly forgot about him.

Until today.

Ryan and I celebrated Presidents Day with a trip to off leash area at Cherry Creek State Park.

 We walked out along the creek...

and came back through the field.

There is a stable that shares a fence line with the dog park. 

I always look at the horses as I walk past. This time, my eye was immediately drawn to a familiar looking pinto.

It was Samson! 

I recognized him immediately, and even though he did not acknowledge my presence, I think he was happy to see me, too.

This was a fun ending to an already good outing. I'm so glad I took a little time off from painting to go to the dog park today!