I just discovered a cache of images of Dusty. Thought I’d share a couple. He really loves people. He’s one of those horses that has worked hard all his life.

Here he is with my daughter and one of her friends.

I am NOT recommending you play around horses like this. Many of today’s natural horsemanship trainers will encourage you to develop a bond with your horse like is shown here. I also know the old-time horse traders used to have their kids crawl under the belly of a horse they were selling to prove it was broke and gentle