Friends taking an Autumn stroll on the paved road!
As I rounded a curve and a small hill I encountered a palomino horse and a little dog taking a casual stroll down the middle for the road, needless to say, I made a sudden STOP! They just trotted down the road ahead of me for quite a long distance and then stepped off to the side of the road as I slowly passed by. The horse began enjoying the fresh patches of green grass aside the road. The little dog, his obvious pal and escape partner, simply sat down while his friend had a green lunch and patiently waited to resume their “freedom jaunt” once again!
I stopped at a farm about 1/4 mile down the road to ask if the two belonged there but no one was home. I drove on and stopped again at another horse ranch two miles further on the road. The critters belonged to the farm where I had first stopped I was told by a worker there. Turning around and heading back towards the farm it had been over an hour by now, I at first did not see them on or near the road as before, then I passed by a small dirt lane leading uphill to a hugh pasture and there was the little dog sitting high upon a bank looking off towards the pastures. I stopped and looked closer, his friend , the horse , was slowly making his way back to the fenced area he had escaped from!
One could say, their day’s walk and sightseeing had come to an end and they were returning home! They were a bonded pair and their friendship was very evident! I drove on, feeling good, they were again safe!
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Tracy Faught
Wow! Wonder where they where heading…reminds of The Littlest Hobbo, but with a dog and horse! Very sweet!
Ruth Lambert replied
I’M SURE THEY WERE JUST SIGHTSEEING-
- I did see a hole the fence a few yards down the road after I passed! Teh funny thing was the dog-- it was so protective of the horse-like he was guarding him-- he would sit and watch while the horse grazed and run along side whent eh horse decided to move on—- I was there for about 30 minutes before I got passed them! Actually it was fun to watch them! :)CraigsMom
A very sweet picture.
DIANEPEAREN
RUTH THIS IS JUST PRICELESS.IT WOULD BE WONDERFUL IF WE ALL GOT ALONG THIS WELL…..WHO KNOWS,MAYBE THE ARE FROM THE SAME FARM AND GREW UP TOGETHER,WHATEVER THEIR STORY IS…....YOU PHOTOGRAPHED IT BEAUTIFULLY.
Terri Chandler
What a beautiful photo. It really speaks to my emotions and love for all animals and the bond that even opposites can enjoy! Well done! xo
Ruth Lambert replied
Thank you and YOU are so right about the bonding!
van049
I agree; this is a priceless photo Ruth and a fantastic capture!!!!
Ruth Lambert replied
Thanks Van-
—don’t it remind you of a scene in a movie?? It did me—I could have watched them forever--they were so devoted to each other- a real buddies pair!van049
I LOVE IT RUTH!!! It is a beautiful photo, and it does remind me of a movie scene!!! I think it’s breath-taking, and an instant favorite of mine:)))
Evita
Wonderful capture Ruth!!! :D
Ruth Lambert replied
Thank you WOFW!
ladiluck
ohh wow great capture…true frienship comes in any form… teeheee
Ruth Lambert replied
How true! Thanks alot—-appreciate your comments!
Terri Chandler
Congratulations Ruth and our “unknown” pals for being Featured Rescue Pets.
Often forgotten are the ones that need our help for a brief moment in time. While we may not end up taking them home with us, or delivering them to the safety of a shelter taking the time to help them find their way safely home is to be commended.
Beautiful shot and well done! xo
Ruth Lambert replied
Believe me when I say-
-this venture was MY pleasure! I enjoyed watching these two interact-- buddies for sure!!! I would have loved to take them both home with me-however, I could not accomadate one of them let alone the two! I am making another trip back to that road this week—i want to see if my new friends are still around the neighborhood!!!! They were both very friendly!!THANK YOU FOR THIS FEATURE!!!
Leena Hedman
Fantastic story, and the pic is just fab!!! Thank you for sharing , and congrats on the feature!
Ruth Lambert replied
Lenna——thank you! I didn’t know this was featured ontil I read your comment!!! Thank you so much!
Sherry Osborn
Very nice Ruth.. Its beautiful. iF he is like our shepard then he knows they are not allowed off the property. The dog also goes on trail rides with us so he is probably watching him and wondering why no rider. Thank God They didnt get hurt and the horse returned. if it was not for his dog friend he may have ventured into the woods to never return.. Thank god for friend ship. or just a good watch dog.. LOL
Ruth Lambert replied
Hi Sherry! Truthfully-
—I think the little dog finally led that horse back to the pasture where he got out! When I went back to find them after learning where they belonged-- the little dog was already sitting atop the hill in the pasture—but the horse was still wroking his way back the dirt lane to the pasture-- I think the dog led him back!!! It was a great ejoyable time --- for me-and I guess for them as well—they just took a stroll down the road!!!!Sherry Osborn
yea.. thats what I was trying to say,, they herd them back.. We use are dogs for the cows to. so believe me the horses know ,,they just dont run, the dog is no threat to them,, the dog always is in front of our horses so they probably figure to follow… They also watch the dogs chase the cows so maybe they figured it better to follow then to be chased..
Gloria Abbey
Hi Ruth, What a wonderful story and a great shot of these two best friends. I hope you see them next time you go back. Congratz on the feature!!
Ruth Lambert replied
Thanks Gloria! I’m hoping so too!
amarica
Congratulations on being featured in the Rescued Pets group!!! Well done Ruth!!!
steppeland
marvellous! Would make a great storybook for children: “the adventures of a horse and a dog…” – lovely pic!
sunchaser
So cool Ruth. Love the photoa AND the story!
Ruth Lambert replied
Thank you—- glad you enjoyed it!
amarica
Congratulations on placing in the top ten in the “What’s on Your Road Challenge” in the COUNTRY ROADS / Around the World group!! and being featured!
Ruth Lambert replied
Thank you Amercia
Carol Barona
This is an amazing story! You did a wonderful thing and this is absolutely awesome. Great capture.
Ruth Lambert replied
Thank you Carol! amazing pair aren’t they?
Lois Bryan
oh my goodness!!!! Jane!!! Come quick .. the horse is loose again!!!! ROFL!!! What a GREAT shot!!!!
Ruth Lambert replied
lol—-nutty woman!!
Lois Bryan
... just read your story … that’s soooo cool!!! I had a similar circumstance a few years back. Rich, my son, was still riding at that time and was VERY good with horses. We live kind of out in the country, but the road I was on is very heavily traveled. Just as you said, we rounded a corner and there … on the WRONG side of the fence beside the road … between the road and the paddock … was a gorgeous horse. Immediately I turned around, dropped Rich off so that he could make sure the horse didn’t get into the road, and drove up to the nearby house. Thank heaven someone was home … she came right out and got the horse from Rich and got him back into safety!!! YOU did a good deed, honey … and got a GREAT shot out of it for your troubles, too!! I love the bit about the horse’s best friend, the dog!!!! What a cool, cool story!!!!!
Ruth Lambert replied
Thank you Lois!!! i’m so glad it brightened your day! lol
Lois Bryan
... ooo … sweetie … you have to enter this in Image Writing !!!!
Ruth Lambert replied
Thanks for the tip! I DID just that! Now we will see what it does!
lorilee
What a sweet pair!!!!!! Beautiful!!!!
RichardKlos
Nice shot and story to go with it.
Ruth Lambert replied
Thank you
-nifty way of saying it!!Cora Wandel
Ruth, great image and writing!
Your Hosts,
Anne-Marie & Cora
Ruth Lambert replied
Oh thank you very much! I’m so glad I was told about this group! Looks like a great place to be!!!
Cora Wandel
Congratulations Ruth!
Your Hosts,
Anne-Marie & Cora
Ruth Lambert replied
Anne-Marie & Cora THANK YOU for this FEATURE! I am both surprised and overjoyed ….AND GREATFUL!
MICKSPIXPHOTOS
Congratulations, Ruth. Very well done image and interesting story. Well deserved feature.
Ruth Lambert replied
THANK YOU FRIEND!
Lois Bryan
WHEEEEEE!!!!!! happy, happy happy dance time, my sweetie!!!! Come on up here on the desk with me … don’t worry about the papers and pencils, kick ‘em off … We’ve got DANCING to dooo!!!! YEEEEE HAAAAA!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! I KNEW this one was a winner!!!! Soooooo exciting!!!!!!! Have a lovely, lovely, lovely day!!!!!!! Happy hugzzzzz!!!!!
Ruth Lambert replied
lol-
—Lois thank you for telling me about the group! LOOK WHAT YOU DID!! lol -sure was fast!! wow!!Pat Yager
Ruth, what a wonderful thing you did, to stay with the “rescue” of this pair ‘til you knew they were safe and sound! Thank you ever so much for doing that! And this wonderful photo is not only your reward, but our delight in getting to see it! A huge Congratulations on making the Feature! – Pat
Ruth Lambert replied
Thank you so much Pat for your very kind and encouraging words! I love animals and would never have been able to have any peace if I had NOT waited ontil I knew they were again in a safe place!
I just added two more shots to the story to allow it to unfold with a visual real time effect! You may want a second peek at the story!
Lois Bryan
hey … I know good stuff when I see it!!!!! LOL!!!
Glenna Walker
Great shot and story, beautiful!!!!!!!
Lois Bryan
Ruth … I LOVE the additions!!!!! And oh my word … lookee at all the people whose hearts you’ve touched with your images and story!!!!! Oh sweetie … this is … an … EVENT you’re hosting here!!!!! Soooooo coooool!!!!!!!!! I’m sooo happy for you!!! Hugz, hugz, hugzzz!!!
Ruth Lambert replied
Thank you Lois-
- yes,many hearts are being touched by these two animals and their loyalty to each other and their friendship! It’s a LOVE story that animals tell us every day and set an example for us to measure up to in our own lives! IF ONLY we were as loyal and loving in our relationships as animals are TO US! I hope there is no ending to this story here—that it continues to carry the message – LOVE!amarica
Featured again, well done Ruth…Congratulaitons on being featured in the ImageWriting group!!!
Ruth Lambert replied
Thank you Amarica! I appreciate you!
Shelby Stalnaker
what beautiful shots ans a great story.
Ruth Lambert replied
Thank you Shelby! So glad you enjoyed this!
thanks for the fav!
Joanne Bradley
What a fantastic capture and story! Bravo! Congrats on ImageWriting feature as well…
Ruth Lambert replied
Thank you so much Joanne! Glad you enjoyed it!
Lesley S
What a beautiful, heartwarming story. Brought tears to my eyes! Wonderful capture! Looking forward to the sequel when you return to visit your new friends.
Ruth Lambert
hi lesley!
I am so blessed that this photo and true story has touched the hearts of many! I have been back several times however, I have not seen them again but I would suppose they are being housed indooors for the winter! Perhaps in the Spring I will find them once again! If so—- you can bet on it—there will be a sequel to the story!! Blessings to you dear!
clizzio
This is so cute. We used to have a palomino that would escape with an old mare from time to time. Usually they are just looking for the nearest grass or corn field. It pays to travel with your camera! Great shot!
Ruth Lambert replied
Yes, they were looking or the horse was looking for better grazing ground and stopped often to nibble a few blades of green, the dog….well he just layed down and waited!! lol sooo cute!
Lisawv
What a great capture! Read the story behind the photo and what a neat pair.
Ruth Lambert replied
Perhaps, since Spring has arrived here I will see these two once again in my travels. I know I will be looking for them in that same area as I drive thru! Who knows what the next segment will entail!!!
Thanks for your view and read!