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As a child, I grew up watching Westerns with my parents and siblings. My favorite animal was/is the horse. Each cowboy hero had his/her favorite horse. I loved horses, even though I only rode them as a child while they were chained to go around in circles. But the thrill of the sound of their hooves plodding along and the rocking back and forth as they walked slowly just elevated me to being a cowgirl, at least in my mind

I loved them for their beauty, their roles in the shows I watched on Saturday mornings: “Fury,” “Roy Rogers and Dale Evans,” “The Lone Ranger,” and “Gene Autry.” Trigger, the beautiful palomino of Roy Rogers was so beautiful and well trained.

When I was about five years old, I had a spring, rocky horse and was content to rock back and forth or up and down. The horse body was on springs going out to the supports at each corner of the stand. I was so enamored of this “beautiful creature, being a cowgirl and riding my horse” that I rocked back and forth for long periods of time. Below is photo of me in my cowgirl outfit with my “horse” behind me. Well, he was for my sister and brother too, but I claimed him and loved to “ride” him.

I was so enamored of these beautiful creatures that I actually got excited just being near them. I loved their beauty and how amazing they looked when they were running or nuzzling their owners.

Several years ago I went to the Fairgrounds when the Budweiser Clydesdales were there. Each was in his stall, standing majestically while their manes, tails and coats were brushed and braided to shine. The caregivers had to stand on ladders to reach their manes and brush them, they were so tall. What magnificent creatures they were. My best friend was with me and took a picture of me in front of two of the harnessed Clydesdales. Just being in front of them made me so excited in my “Happy Camper” tee-shirt that I had this huge smile on my face.

Even though I still think they are such beautiful creatures, I could never afford the care and feeding of a horse. I can always enjoy them from afar.