Horses were always something that I admired from a distance. To be honest, they scared me. They were so big and had big teeth and big hooves, and … yes, I know it sounds silly, but I always figured horses were out to get me.
I had a lot to learn.
I started with a horse barn near my house where the owners were very patient and kind to me; just like they would be with a skittish horse. I learned how to approach a horse, how to make friends, and, eventually, how to ride. It wasn’t scary at all. It was like flying.
In this book, David already knows about horses, but he has a lot to learn about responsibility. That’s something that most of us struggle with while we’re growing up. If you are going to work with animals, you have to be responsible and kind and willing to try new things. It is always worth the effort.
Laurie Halse Anderson