















[to the tune of “The 12 Days of Christmas”]
In the first month of ownership, my heart horse gave to me, a nail in the sole of his foot.
In the second month of ownership, my heart horse gave to me, large abscesses
In the third month of ownership, my heart horse gave to me, lost hoof boots
In the fourth month of ownership, my heart horse gave to me, a few glorious rides
In the fifth month of ownership, my heart horse gave to me, a fat swollen knee
In the sixth month of ownership, my heart horse gave to me, the other knee a-swelling
In the seventh month of ownership, my heart horse gave to me, bruised ribs from falling
In the eighth month of ownership, my heart horse gave to me, rope burn from spooking
In the ninth month of ownership, my heart horse gave to me, abscess and concussion
In the tenth month of ownership, my heart horse gave to me, eye ulceration
In the eleventh month of ownership, my heart horse gave to me, legs caught in fencing
In the twelfth month of ownership, my heart horse gave to me, mystery ailments…
…no wonder I can’t wait for Year 2!