After the work day — or when the humans take a day off — the animals get to relax. This pair has long days without pulling farm equipment or wagons for they are lucky and live at a historical site.
Sometimes I wonder what a farm horse’s favorite task was. I doubt it was plowing — pulling a sharp blade through the field is hard work. Pulling a seeder or planter would be better. The implement does not dig deep into the earth. Perhaps pulling a mower or hay rake? All the work is above ground. Best to go steady to keep the gears turning and the work progressing. A wagon? Hmm. I suppose it depends on the load. Hay can be awkward. Rock for construction is heavy. Grain to the mill? Can we nibble on any spillage?
In the sweet romance, New Dreams, Hans Hoffmann finds employment at the livery and freight company. He starts with a lowly task — cleaning stalls and harness. He likes the work — and the horses like him — but the real story is between the people in this 1851 tale. Follow the link for more story details. https://amzn.to/3vWydWE
