Lifestyle Examples Lead Forward
“Our heroes have always been cowboys.” It’s been repeated many times in conversation, song and heartfelt comment. Ever since we can remember, our greatest admiration has been of cowboys, and desire to be one. Definitions of cowboy sadly are very widespread these days. Still, a real cowboy wears a hat and boots, and rides a […]
Deformities Are Not Ruination
“Ears, feet and tail.” That means a major price dock for a weanling calf going through the auction ring. Whenever an auctioneer announces any of the three words when the entry gate opens, it’s certain starting price will be reduced. However, if two or three of the words are stated, the initial bid could be even […]
Attractiveness only skin deep
“Beauty is all in the eyes of the beholder.” That familiar statement always comes to mind when passersby comment: “That sure is a beautiful horse.” Actually, Marvelous Mae is far from fitting that admiring description. Honestly, she’s a big headed, swaybacked, flat-footed, old bay nag with a shaggy mane.
Number ‘17’ Really Is Significant
“First place in senior Western pleasure goes to Number 17.” Not too often has that announcement come over the loudspeaker, but it’s the number we’re always listening for when lined up at completion of a horseshow class.
Childhood Job Creates Friendships
“Free Delivery Twice Daily.” That declaration came to mind as we were loading and unloading boxes of a sports publication distributed by our radio station.
Persistence Pays Off
“Marvelous Mae is out here in the corral.” That note on the table when we got home was good news, because we’d been stewing ever since the night before after we couldn’t catch the old bay mare for Labor Day weekend carriage-ride engagements.
Being On Time Important
” What time is it?” Mrs. Groom, our second grade teacher, asked when we were in the fourth grade during an all school assembly, as we were seated with our legs crossed in the chair. We quickly unfolded our legs and sat up square, feet on the floor.
Providentially Generations Do Improve
“Sometimes it’s just about as important how an animal is presented as what kind of quality it has.” That’s called fitting and showing, or showmanship, as we were reminded during the county fair. There were several entries that looked of ample conformation, type and style to place much higher in class than they did, had […]
Heartfelt Concerns Appreciated
“What happened to you? Your lip’s all swollen.” That question was asked us a handful of times last Thursday. Then another wondered: “What did you do to deserve that back hand?” One knowing our background even queried: “That horse buck you off, kick you or bump you in the mouth with his head out of […]
Passing Batons To Generations
“Will you be on our relay team?” Three times we’ve had that question asked in recent weeks. Without hesitation, we’ve responded: “Sure, but I want to run first.”