Back at the Ranch
I feel fortunate and blessed to have lived on a beautiful ranch,
with many stately oak trees and to raise four children
and all the barnyard critters that went along with it.
In residence you would have found,
a pet goat, a pet pig that chased the kids on their bicycles,
exotic chickens, ducks, a pet pigeon who thought he was a duck,
Black Angus cattle, bunny rabbits, chuckers, and tumbling pigeons.
Ever see the pigeons tumble? It is like watching the Blue Angels perform.
But my first love was raising and showing the beautiful quarter horse.
My horses were my all consuming passion for many years.
There were horse shows to prepare for, trail ride events and daily exercise of the horses.
And yes, I do become nostalgic with the lack of the presence of a horse in my life today.
Nothing will ever match the dream come true of becoming one melded unit...
woman and beast...lady and horse.
MISS NOCHE
My First Show Horse
Lindy and Miss Noche at Del Mar Show
Noche worked on hand signals alone, much like a trained dog might do.
There was nothing could match her in the pleasure ring,
trail classes, gymcana or barrel racing.
This mare taught me how to ride and how to sit a good strong horse.
SPRINGTIME DEB
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