February 14, 2011

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, HORSE PALS!

Happy Valentine's Day to all of my horse lovin' pals and their horses!!  Make sure you give your horse a big hug and kiss from me today!  I know Dandy is my one and true Valentine!

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Here's to sending lots of love to all of your animal friends!!  

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Happy, happy Valentine's Day!

Your Horse Pal, @raya

Feb 14, 2011 5:20:00 AM | HORSE PALS CLUB

4 Comments

butterfly

Happy Valentines every one!

Posted by: butterfly | September 24, 2011 at 11:42 PM

nina

Happy Valentines Day!!!!! i hope you had a great one!

Posted by: nina | February 19, 2011 at 02:43 PM

Lisbeth

Happy Late Valentines Day! Give Dandy a hug and a kiss from me!

Posted by: Lisbeth | February 18, 2011 at 08:10 AM

Linden

Hi Araya!
Such cute Valentines! I hope you have a good one!

Posted by: Linden | February 17, 2011 at 07:26 PM

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