October

October is the best month of the best season of the year.

We are only two days into it, and already, my Facebook memories are a flood of pleasant autumn memories.

No surprise, most of these involve horses.

October is the best and most glorious riding month of the year.

Last year, I pretty much took the entire month to celebrate Olive's recovery, both at the barn...

and in the studio.

I was just so incredibly happy she was healthy and whole. I had no premonitions that our time together was coming to an end. 

It's okay. I'm okay. 

I just miss her.

Although some of the memories are hard, I'm glad I have them.

I'm glad I had her.

This year, I am spending the best month of the best season with a different mustang mare.

It's okay. I'm okay. 

Sage is a sweet girl, and I enjoy working with her.

Still, it's hard not to think about what should have been.

October is the best month of the best season, but this year, it's more bittersweet than glorious.