Brainiac

This is what I must remember when I am thinking of Lilly. Her equine brain! Although Lilly is so snuggly and smart and human-like a lot of the time, she still has this horse brain with its two sides and its own way of seeing everything.

Yesterday for example, she saw some smoke curling out of a fire and thought it was a monster. Her nostrils were flaring and she wouldn't go near it. Wary brumby! Even the flag flapping on the barn has occasionally been some cause for concern, neverminding that she sees the thing all the time.

When I see Lilly's big brown eyes and how soft and dear they are, my heart melts. She's such a great animal. I love her.