I just knew that a lot of berner folk were also horse people. As both- and breeders
of very large Maine Coon cats- I once had a friend ask me (after seeing our berner)
what mental illness caused my need to be surrounded by giant creatures <G> I am lucky
enough to be owned by Augustus, a 16 month old berner boy and Blue, my 20 year old
morgan/standardbred gelding. We used to compete in hunter/jumpers in small shows.
Now we live to ride the trails. Lucky for us, we live near and stable Blue next to
the Rockefeller State Park. It has miles and miles of trails through deep woods,
country lanes, stone bridges and open fields- all just 45 minutes north of NY City!
Sometimes my husband and kids bring "Gus" to meet us. People get a kick out of seeing
Gus and Blue (who is black with a white star and snip) together and hearing that they
are brothers. When we make that announcement, they usually touch noses.Berners &
Horses- meant for each other :-) Thanks everyone for joining this thread.
Betsy Rich
