The Horse of Course
The Horse of Course, the Paint Horse. A horse of a breed that combines the conformational characteristics of a western stock horse with a pinto spotting pattern of white and dark coat colors.
My family raised pinto horses when I was young. We had a lot of them. I was given my very own horse at the age of 12. Let me tell you, those days with my very own horse were the best days of my young life.
I did not have time for shopping, boys or anything else really. It was just me and my horse riding the trails for hours on end. I guess that is where I get my love for the outdoors and animals as well.
Back in the day when the weekends would roll around, our mother gave me two choices. I either help clean the house or go shovel manure in the barn. I spent all day out in that barn. 🙂
The Horse of Course
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Such nice memories and I would take that option too Sandra. This is a beautiful animal you have captured in this photo and painting.
Thank you very much Linda.
Sounds like you and my wife have a similar fondness for the long legged ones – she used to teach horseback riding for the Girls Scounts – I on the other hand want no part of those crazy beasts and she’s held a grudge over me ever since we married as I wouldn’t let her get her own horse – she can have all the toy poodles she wants ha.
lol, yep. It is a girls best friend at times. Nothing like having a horse, but expensive to have now a days. I raised draft horses when I got older. They are so much calmer then regular horses 🙂
Looks a lot like my mare. Even to the black bridle and conches. Wish I could share a picture.
Thank you 😊
Beautiful!!! I feel for the kids that didn’t have a horse when they were growing up. I bought my very own when I was 13. Had a few more over the years but never a paint.
I know, what a wonderful way to learn how to care for an animal and learn responsibility. I loved it.
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Thank you very much Francine 😊😊
Lovely memories! Thank you for sharing.
You are very welcome Gerry, thank you 😊
Fantastic shots!
Thank you very much Patrick
In your photographs one can see you know and love this particular type of animal. I love how you prefered to clear the barn than housework!🤣
Thank you Sandy, yes I have always loved horses and had them for many years. Such a beautiful animal. To this day I would rather clean a barn. 😊
It probably stays cleaner longer.😍🤣
What wonderful memories!
Thank you 😊