Re: [RC] Things Not to Say to A Horse Owner (More) - Sky Ranch
Same thing here, Chris and Paul,
I'm in *very* rural SW Colorado, often riding
down a gravel road to local BLM land. I have a white helmet on, riding a
somewhat prancy Arabian, and a strange-looking endurance saddle (i.e.,
no horn). My horse has a red biothane halter/bridle combo, matching
red breast collar, matching red saddle packs - front and back. Trucks
go by, with pipeline workers, ranchers, irrigation workers -- they must be
thinking, what in the world is THAT? (But I do wear jeans - haven't gotten
tights yet... Wal-Mart "Riders" are very comfortable, and only about
$17.00)
We are not your usual sight around here, where most
people you see riding horses are herding cows down the roads.
Happily, there are still cattle drives down our roads, going to and from
the mountain pastures. It's a real push to get the cattle down before
the hunting (rifle) season starts. In the spring they're all going
the opposite direction, sure is fun to watch and I don't mind the delay.
Especially since the kids are the "extra" riders, on very sweet and gentle ranch
bred horses.
It's always nice to see kids on horses. Maybe
only 1 out of 10 will continue to ride when they're "grown-ups" but I'm one of
those 1 in 10 from yesteryear, that's still riding.
