Equestrian Tales

Who would have thought that a horse shoe could be a family legacy? It’s not that my family loves and owns horses but there is a story behind the horse shoe and it’s worth telling. My grandparents have 8 kids, one of them is my mom. Back then, my grandfather’s job isn’t enough to feed all of them and that went on for quite a long time.

One day, out of nowhere, my grandfather saw a horse shoe in the streets and that was when he was able to get a decent job with a good pay. Promotions and salary increases came in in the family. To support 8 kids isn’t easy but my grandparents were able to send them all to college and all eight of them graduated. My grandfather believes that it was the horse shoe who brought all the luck into the family.

Until today, that horse shoe is still displayed in our house. It may or may not be true but the horse shoe will always be a? reminder that life can get better and better.

In one of our vacations, I noticed a group of horses that were very different. I was so used to seeing horses that had black, brown or white manes that I was so shocked to see these kinds. One was white but had pink colored mane and tail. I immediately asked the owner why he did that to his horse. You know what he said? “My daughter likes the color pink and so I colored her favorite horse for her birthday.” Weird but true. Some people would really do that for their princess. I don’t think I’ll do that ever.

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When I was a kid, I really wanted to ride a horse. At that time, it was so cool to show this off to my friends. I even tried to ask my mom repeatedly to let me until she got sick and tired of me asking that she finally gave in. I could still remember the joy I had inside until disaster struck.

In my excitement as I mounted, I pulled on the reigns of the horse and it sped away. I felt so scared that I was screaming and fell. No more horse riding for me from now on.

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Deciding onto buying your first horse will be a very exciting experience for you but can also be a nervous one – and one you shouldn’t go without doing some careful thinking and planning first. A horse should be your trusted companion for some time – you owe it to him to make sure you pick the right one for you. Horses are amazingly beautiful and sensitive creatures. Horses require not only understanding and patience to have a horse as a pet but it also requires a whole lot of care. It may take a few months to find the right horse, but be assured that the wait will be worth it. One thing is probably certain – that palomino mare you had pictured yourself riding away on into the sunset may well turn out to be a bay gelding! But whatever size, color or sex you end up with, if you have taken your time choosing you will have a wonderful partnership.

Being an equestrian or a horseback rider is exciting and challenging. Why? Of course, you are not just the one who will be in control of the game. Your victory depends on your teammate, your horse. To train, discipline, and teach the horse is very tedious. It is whole lot different from training an athlete. That is why I salute every equestrian for the perseverance, determination, and dedication in their field of interest. I guess if only horses can speak, they will say thank you to their teammate.

It is already a fulfillment if your horse follow you, what more if your horse let you cross the finish line? Wow!