Friday, November 10, 2023
Yesterday, I rode my pony, Sunni, alongside Ashley and Keli riding their giant and kind hunter-jumpers, moseying over three hours and maybe covering five miles. Last month, I was at Ashley’s home celebrating Keli’s birthday when a skilled bagpiper Ashley somehow had discovered came marching up the hill, serenading everybody wonderfully with his pipe.
The ladies are excellent riders and their retired horses are tall, ribboned world-class champions. Yesterday, the giants walked alongside my little Sunni while we riders chatted and caught up. I loved riding with them and have bragging rights, too, about my pony–always willing and even-tempered–she makes me proud.
In the photo, Ashley’s horse is a character nuzzling her neck. His life has been one of transitions, from a world champion jumper to a nearly total physical failure, and then with Ashley’s determined care, to rehabilitation with a return to competitive and winning performance. His life story is book-worthy and ought to be written.
Dear Friends: Going forward, I’m self-promising to ride my fine horses more. Diana
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