Chapter four of ‘Beyond the Red Door’ – Invisible Scars – ended with my desire to own a black horse. And that’s how the next chapter starts, with me finding the perfect horse for me.

‘Strong Bonds’ – Chapter 5 – is about the special relationship I had with Ben, the horse I bought a few days before my last high school exam. In almost every respect, Ben was wrong for me. Firstly, he wasn’t black, unless you looked at him from a distance; secondly, he was an ex-racehorse – I’d vowed never to buy one of those; and thirdly, I couldn’t ride him. But he was a real people horse, very intuitive, and I loved him dearly.

I had to part with Ben, for what I thought were all the right reasons. But the result was terrible, and I don’t think I’ve ever resolved my guilt over what happened. The bond between us was so strong, and I’ll treasure the memories I have of him.

But you’ll have to read the chapter to find out more.

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