Desi
Mi Picture Me — 1987–2013
Brynarian Eiddwen Comet × HyperStar (TB)
Dam of Mi Take My Picture (“Pixie”)
Granddam of Mi Leica
💫 The Beginning of the Fairy Tail
Once upon a time, a young girl dreamed of riding the most amazing horse in the world. She didn’t believe in traditional “fairy tails,” but she did believe that dreams can come true — and that the right horse would someday appear.
One day on her family farm, a beautiful black filly arrived as if written into that dream. From the first moment, she was different — bold, hot, athletic, and incredibly opinionated. She wasn’t difficult to work with (if she liked you), but she had no tolerance for unfairness or foolish behaviour — from horse or human alike.
🐎 The Spirit of a Rebel
Desi learned fast. She was clever, quick, and deeply motivated to please when respected. She enjoyed real work — trail rides, moving cows, exploring open fields — but had no patience for the artifice of the show ring. She never got the memo that her destiny was to be a top show horse; instead, she chose authenticity over performance.
With an inexperienced rider one day, she realized her athleticism gave her options — and she began to use that power wisely. A few seasoned trainers found themselves momentarily airborne, while Desi trotted home laughing to her chosen girl. Fiercely loyal to those she trusted, she remained unshakeably herself with everyone else.
🌸 The Matriarch Emerges
When it became clear that her true magic wasn’t in competition but in connection, Desi was welcomed into the breeding herd. There, her calling unfolded — she became both herd boss and nurturing mother.
Her foals carried her brilliance forward: trainable, athletic, loyal, and full of spirit. Among them was Mi Take My Picture (“Pixie”), a mare of wisdom and quiet intuition. Through Pixie came Mi Leica, Desi’s granddaughter — delicate, fawn-like, and brave — living proof that Desi’s line continues to shine through generations.
Desi’s legacy runs deep: her daughters and granddaughters embody the balance of strength and sensitivity, wildness and grace.
🌾 The Elder Years
A pasture injury slowed Desi’s stride but never dimmed her leadership. For a decade she guided her herd with confidence and humor, her energy steady and unmistakable. In her later years, she became the “wise aunty,” watching over yearlings, correcting manners, and reminding everyone of the old ways.
Her final summer was filled with sunlit pastures and peace. One starry night, she lay down under the open sky and quietly crossed into freedom — on her own terms, as always.
🕊️ The Wisdom She Left Behind
Desi taught her humans as much as she taught her herd:
- Be yourself — not everyone is made for a “regular job.”
- Never stop being a little wild — it keeps life honest.
- Respect yourself and your herd, but never conform to please others.
- Hold onto your sense of humor; it’s sacred medicine.
- And above all, trust that dreams do come true — sometimes, they arrive with four hooves and a fiery heart.
🌙 Line of Light
Mi Picture Me (“Desi”) → Mi Take My Picture (“Pixie”) → Mi Leica
A matrilineal thread of wisdom, courage, and connection.
