You can sit there reading the pathetically comsymp Guardian or the transsexual New York Times, whining about how gender is a construct, Islam is really peaceful and there aren't enough welcoming bathrooms, for all sexes.
 |
| NWO Stooge Puppet |
Sure, you can do that, as you sip your artisanal micro-brew; go right ahead. Or you can saddle up and go for a ride. I chose not to be an Illuminati stooge puppet of the New World Order and went for the latter option.
 |
| Typical Texas Street Scene |
It was a beautiful evening, made all the better for heavy rain clouds, which appeared miraculously as I drove to my friend's ranch. It even started raining as I tacked up; God was surely smiling on this venture.
 |
| Mesquite Work-Out |
We moved off briskly into the mesquites and I was curious to see how the horse would perform. Would she be willing and forward, or mutinous and backwards, balking and veering towards the comfort zone of the barn? She was a bit of both last time.
 |
| Good Horse |
This time was different, she was very willing and a total pleasure to ride. We worked out around mesquites and trails and then moved to a big field and opened up. Walk, trot, canter, gallop, run! Then relax back down to a walk and do it all over again.
 |
| Horses Scorn Liberals |
I took time to work on posting trot too; good for the horse's back, your stomach... and overall control. I know, posting is "English" but there's more than a few serious Western riders who advocate it. I texted one, a year or so back. Our conversation went like this:
"You be careful."
"Don't worry, if it gets all tippy I'll hold on to the strange pommel thing."
"Saddle horn."
"Saddle horn?"
"Yes. Saddle horn. That's what we call it."
"Ah. I see."
 |
| Back to the Compound |
My correspondent was a world champion bronc rider several years running and has forgotten more about riding than I will ever know. I respect that. A lot.
Ride on,
LSP
5 comments:
It's a one horsepower engine - but uses that energy effectively.
That's for sure, when they're being good...
I originally learned to ride English (at Girl Scout camp, no less.) Posting makes sense, even on a Western saddle. Glad you do it.
It makes sense to me -- good exercise, too.
I should think that it would be fitting to do prayers of Via Dolorosa/Way of Sorrows/Stations of the Cross with your flock, mounted, going from scenic and awe inspiring point to scenic and awe inspiring point. Blue Moocher would need to be present at the BBQ following.
Post a Comment