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I watched an 8 yr old going on
40 compete in a jumping competition against real 40 yr olds. My first
thought was "You MUST be kidding!" but that kid was one bloody good
horseman....better than many of the adults. They don't come along frequently,
but when they do, you notice them. He was on a big roan mare in his body
protector and helmet, and at first I assumed that he was just along for the
ride. But the mare didn't like one fence so he circled her and cleared it the
next try. Kids like this are one in a million, though.
Maryanne Stroud Gabbani
Cairo,
Egypt
maryanne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.ratbusters.net
One child stands out in my mind as I read all of these
ideas, etc. Each child is different and the child I am relating to is
one that came to my farm. I had a arab mare for sale, and this 5 year
old (going on 40) came in with his dad. Dad did not ask one question, it
was all the young one.
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