Sanne, the beautiful Friesian that I call The Lily of Holland (Sanne means Lily in Dutch), is a kind, gentle boy.  He is the horse that I have used in performances with dancers for the past four years.  He is the horse that, when we need someone to tolerate a dancer doing a handstand on his side, or lifting another dancer onto his back, says “OK, sure.” He is partial to his human herd of dancers.

At the moment, Sanne is on a Lyme-related break.  No riding.  No dancing,  Lots of rest, vitamins, antibiotics, and loving.  Not riding a horse is a good way to remember why we wanted to ride in the first place.  Because we love them, because they are present 100% of the time.  Because we want to be around them for their sweetness.