I had originally bought Baron to be an endurance racing horse, but unfortuately, he is afraid of water. Sure, he'll walk though puddles, but anything bigger, it's not gonna happen!! So I've enjoyed simply trail riding him and learning so much. I can now ride him with just a string around his neck, and he responds beautifully!! I recall a time last summer when I used a leather string and put it around his neck before riding down to the lake near my house. There were a bunch of people at the boat landing, and they looked at me like I was crazy. So I turned him around, kicked him into a gallop, and just flew up the road, a bareback and bridleless Arabian, and me clenching his mane. There's not a better feeling in the entire world!! In September of 2002, I will be attending college, and Baron will be going with me. Along with my best friend Ashley, I'm going to be on the rodeo team and compete in barrel racing with Baron. We won't start practicing until this spring, but there's no doubt in my mind that Baron will be a natural. Horses are most definately a gift. Often times, they're the best friend that you've got!! Please share your personal horse stories with me, and get them published in the next newsletter!! |