And Pony Horse Sex | Linda

Linda, a veterinarian recovering from domestic abuse, moves to the Scottish Highlands. She finds a feral Connemara pony with a star-shaped blaze, whom she names "Caelus." Unlike other horses, Caelus seems to perform logic and empathy. He prevents her suicide by blocking a cliff path; he brings her specific herbs when she is sick.

| Trope | Difference | | :--- | :--- | | (e.g., The Man from Snowy River ) | The rider loves the freedom the horse provides, not the horse itself. | | The Dragon Rider (e.g., Eragon , How to Train Your Dragon ) | The bond is symbiotic and platonic. Romantic storylines usually pair the human with another human. | | The Centaur Romance (e.g., The Centaur's Wife ) | The centaur is half-human; the species barrier is lowered. The "pony" romance removes the human torso entirely. | Linda And Pony Horse Sex

As long as humans anthropomorphize their animal companions, and as long as there are Lindas seeking connection on the fringes of rural life, these stories will be written. They are the fairy tales of the stable yard, where a gentle nicker replaces "I love you," and where a gallop across a misty field is the closest thing to a happy ending. Linda, a veterinarian recovering from domestic abuse, moves