The feeling you get ...

[ADishBestEatenCold]

... when standing in the almost dark, all the work done, all under one roof, and listening to lots of contented munching as the horses eat their dinner; safe from the biting winter wind and rain, for one more night.

I have had my fair share of life's trials, same as everyone else really, but each winter night I stand in the dark, listening to that sound and ... yet again ... think how incredibly lucky I am.

[Samba1]

We've not long had our girl and I often pinch myself because I'm living the dream! This is mine and hubs first joint horse since we were kids. I can't believe how much joy they bring.

[Samba1]

Also love the quiet mornings!

[ShapeSorterGoesWild]

Sounds wonderful :) I'm lucky enough to live next door to a yard and I love the smell of the yard in winter :)

[Alfredoshoes]

Glorious isn't it. I do a check on them at about 7 each night. Kiss their noses and check their hay. Perfect.

[ADishBestEatenCold]

It really is the best! Perhaps strangely, but I get the biggest satisfaction from it when the elements and/or circumstances are throwing their worst at me. So if it's an out and out blizzard, you'll always find me standing in the stables, in the dark, just ... listening!

[ADishBestEatenCold]

Congratulations on your new family member, Samba!

[Hopefullyoneday1]

Putting aside the cold, rain and snow. In winter there is nothing more satisfying than bringing my girls in, putting them in thier big snuggle Mark Todd PJs, dinner and a big haynet. Thus time of year they really appreciate it

[Plomino]

Oh yes . I love it when I've got a barn full of hay and straw , horses are tucked up in bed and their pyjamas , and I go out in mine at about 11pm to give out last hay and carrots . Although lately all 3 have refused to get up , and had both delivered under their nose so they eat it laying down . Lazy buggers that they are .