Yesterday, I went to a farm belonging to a very nice person named Ellie. She let me go into her barn and meet Cricket, a good horse. At first I thought I was supposed to work there. Since I’m a sheepdog, I’m always ready to round up the herd. I wanted to herd her, but you explained she didn’t need to be herded, so we walked together peacefully all around the pastureland: Cricket, led by Lucy, her best friend, you and I. We were a beautiful foursome. Cricket is my first horse. I wasn’t sure about her at the beginning. I’ve never known a horse before, but now I like everything about her. I like the delicious way she smells. I like her beautiful eyes, outlined in white. I like her big feet. I like her red coat. I like her long swishy tail that has grass at the bottom. She is a glamorous Arabian. If I lived closer to her, she and I could talk dog/horse talk. That’s a language we would develop over time. I wonder if she could outrun me.
When we left the farm, there was a committee of four to say goodbye: two goats, a llama, and a mule. I had a great time. Biscuit was too little to come. He stayed home. Maybe next time. We’ll see.
Advice from Oliver: It’s never too late to meet a horse. I’m eight years old and I have a very open mind.
OLIVER SPEAKS 
Oliver, you have amazing adventures with your human mom. You are charming, and clearly are very good at making new friends. You can never have too many animal friends.
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Oliver is so wise – gives great advice. I love his ponderings.
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What a wonderful experience for an 8 year old herder. You made my day.
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Thank you …. Oliver has wonderful things to say about being open-minded ! A
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Oliver, you are a star.You became a friend of Cricket’s instantly. And then you watched your mom hop on top of Cricket! She was a star too. Hopefully you, Biscuit, and your Momwill come back to play some more!
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Can’t wait, Ellie. Thank you. Oliver
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What a great adventure for Oliver!
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Oliver-I sure hope Cricket will teach you how to apply that stunning white eyeliner.
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Oliver and Cricket have natural good looks. Aren’t they lucky?
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ultra luscious eyeliner as base for black
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I’m so glad you enjoyed meeting the horse! Did you meet the llama?
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did you like the Llama?
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Hi, Bernice, He didn’t really get close to the llama or goats or mule. Just Cricket. Love you.
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