Well, it was a great day, just as I'd expected! Kevin got some lumber for dad, then went to the store for drinks and BBQ supplies. Uncle Phil, Uncle Don, and Dad worked on a tractor. The girls rode Brat (although not a lot...we was full of vinegar today!) Finally, Mom saddled Blue and she and I rode to the "point" and back. I was afraid of being too big to ride the little guy, but when we got back, he had just as much energy as when we left!
He's a bit wild right now. He just hasn't been messed with enough. He has a wonderful Arabian prance, tail up, head tucked...very pretty. He bucked a few times, reared a few times more than that, and wanted to RUN. I forced him into a slow prance...walking was out of the question. Boy, my arms were worn out from fighting him when we got back, and I rode for only about 15 minutes! He'll be OK, though, with time. He bucked once (half heartedly) while I was leading Monica, and she was done. Done and mad. She got over it, though.
Kevin cooked on the grill. We had burgers, brats, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, chips and a choice of desserts. Yum. Brett did most of the dishes (thanks Son.) Charlene and Pat (my aunt and her husband) showed up and we visited a bit. It started getting cooler and I loaded up the kids and headed home. It's a neat feeling to spend the day with family, feel completely at peace, and come home feeling satisfied.
Oh yeah, I forgot. While Kevin was BBQing, the guys were discussing how wonderful it smelled. Dad said, "yeah, I'd have cologne made out of it, but then I'd have fat girls following me around all the time." ROFL He is just full of Dadisms. I should compile them someday and write a book.
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See, I told you Brat was plenty big enough to carry you!! The arabs that came out of the desert were tiny compared to our modern horses, and big men rode them into battle!! <LOL> Oh, and just as a little trivia... warhorses were ALWAYS Mares, and never stallions!! Mares were very highly prized. I will have to find and include some of the folklore attributed to Arabs in my Journal sometime! Soo many ideas, so little extra time <g>
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I'd buy that book of your dad's wisdom!!
Sounds like a great day! Sounds like Brat needs to be rode more. Maybe try lungeing some before riding.
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