Thursday, September 21, 2017

Day 279 CJSM-book IV


Day 279

 

 

Going to Floyd Niebreugge’s to

play with the Morgan horses

 

 

We bought a little 14.2 hands white Welsh pony for daughter Beth as she had fallen in love with horses; in the bargain through horse trading on the purchase price I gained an old, black western saddle, worn, but in serviceable condition. I rode in that saddle for several years; Beth had gotten a new “Youth”-saddle from good ole Santa Claus for Christmas. Merry Christmas!

Somewhere along the experience, the family came to love the Morgan-horse breed, best.

A farmer in our region raised Morgans; each spring he boasted a new brood of foals; soon it became a family-tradition to visit the Morgan-farm to view the newborns---and…dream.

We finally purchased our first Morgan gelding: Mitchie Cammander!

This human-friendly steed was a magnificent creature, eager to please and loving of people. He and daughter Beth were best friends and I loved to ride the equine, too. We sure enough had us quite some adventures with old Commander; horse shows through 4-H, trail rides and just plain ole fun. When Becky required a horse of her own, Morgan-mare Midget joined our “herd”- a Christmas present for both girls.

We branched out in our choice of breeds over the years; the Morgan remained our favorite.

“Fun” is where one might search it out; we found our own in Faith! Family! Freedom!

 

Thanks! Floyd! And, Thank God---for the …Morgan-breed! Amen!

 

Ah! Cookie Jar Sweet “Getty-up!” Memories!

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