Unadorned

The rarest of things, a teenager whose wisdom exceeds her knowledge. This is a picture of Lydia and her young horse Owl Prophet. Both already know and understand things that few three times their age do.

I tire of using my own judgement all of the time and am delighted to have access to the solid judgement of others. At times that judgement comes in youthful packages.

Recently I fretted over how to get a new, very young, rider to understand the importance of focusing and following my safety instructions.

"Leave him to me," Lydia said without further comment. I will do so. He will be in good hands.