Sometimes there is the need to look beyond the appearances to find

a real treasure.

This was the case of Lilly, that from

a nagging and polemic “spinster”, became the patient “aunt” Lilly,

the friend and the partner of the youngest guests and of all those

who want to start an equestrian path.

I still remember the first time I met Joy. This curious Paint horse came close, letting her soft nose to brush my hand.

I told her: “You're beautiful”.

A few days later I came back with Daniele and I saw her galloping

and I said once again in a low voice “she's beautiful”.

“Today more than yesterday”

answered the man I married

“because today she is yours”.

When we decided to get married,

our friends knew already

which present we would have liked.

And so Tabata has arrived,

a kid half Tibetan and half crazy that, since that time, became part

of our - a bit unusual - family.

Good actions are always paid back

and it was so also for Yakima.

Far from being a beautiful horse

when she joined the family,

she became beautiful in a few time, becoming the inseparable partner

of Daniele with whom she shared unforgettable moments.