The Horse Whisperer

That would be my daughter, who rode a miniature pony that may or may not have ever been ridden before (it was a rescue). She did so without getting thrown off, shaken, or stirred, much to the relief of her teacher, who was holding the lead while I held the rider. The pony did look a bit wild-eyed at first and shied away when my daughter attempted to mount, but then it got with the program, fell in line, and walked in mindless circles, just like everyone else. Needless to say, my daughter does not in any way resemble Robert Redford, though she has that in common with most Horse Whisperers. And she does share with Redford a disarming quality despite her good looks. Perhaps that’s what horses respond to.