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Skidder has a specially made saddle that fits<br />
his small frame perfectly. When she has been away<br />
from Skidder for too long, Irelynn gets restless and<br />
starts asking for He He. “Once she’s on him she<br />
doesn’t want to get off. He’s the best babysitter<br />
around.”<br />
Melody says she likes the wholesome aspect<br />
of kids being around Skidder. “They are learning<br />
responsibility and how to take care of him. It keeps<br />
their nose out of devices, too. They are outdoors<br />
and having fun.”<br />
When she describes Skidder, Melody says he is<br />
sassy. “He has a long mane and tail, and he photographs<br />
beautifully.” In the photo Melody submitted<br />
for the cover photo competition, Melody says Irelynn<br />
had some Goldfish crackers, and Skidder wanted<br />
some. “We were taking photos of them for Irelynn’s<br />
birthday,” says Melody. “The photographer got that<br />
shot at just the right time. I thought it was so cute<br />
I had it blown up and put on a canvas. We have<br />
it in our den, and every time Irelynn walks<br />
through and sees it, she waves at Skidder<br />
and smiles.”<br />
44 • APRIL 2024
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