The slowest horse in Mexico: a creature after my own heart

While on vacation in Mexico, we took a sunset horseback ride. Not

only was this old guy as slow as could be (which was fine for this

city boy), every five yards or so he stopped to much a little grass.

When we got to the top of the mountain, he got to eat at leisure; and

that's when I got this shot with Diana's point-and-shoot camera. I

think his personality comes through a bit. Just look at that face and

mouthful of grass.

Mark, His gentle breath enfolds you,

and he watches with those eyes.

He may not have a Ph D,

but he is, oh so wise!

His head rests on your shoulder.

You embrace him oh so tight.

He puts your world in balance,

and makes it seem all right. LOL

Mark, this horse looks like he's been saddled up for a Tibetan to ride. The differing heights of the stirrups suggest a rider with one leg longer than the other. Some say that people living in mountainous regions have uneven legs so they can walk around the sides of the mountains easier! :-)

As this is a light hearted shot, I'd be inclined to punch the contrast and saturation a little to compensate for the very soft lighting.

Thanks for critiquing my photo Titan's Vault II. Much appreciated.