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  • Lesley

    Oct. 13, 2008 3:33 p.m. Lesley Dork

    One horsepower to be specific. In the 90s, I used to cross-country jump, hunt, and generally have a hellova lotta fun with my big ole horse, Redford. We both got a little older, I got single with a mortgage to pay, and needed to spend time on my writing and drawing which I'd neglected for about ten years... so my buddy went to the Therapeutic Riding Program, where he was loved and appreciated by dozens of handicapped kids and adults for the last 7 years. I parted with him with the understanding that I'd get him back when he was ready to retire.

    So last weekend I picked him up. He's 22, and will spend the rest of his days in happy leisure on my sister's farm.

    Here's some pics ...

    http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=37859&l=09f9a&id=515956307

  • EastCoastMojo

    Oct. 13, 2008 3:41 p.m. EastCoastMojo Reader

    Aw, what a handsome fella!

  • matt_fulghum

    Oct. 13, 2008 3:42 p.m. matt_fulghum New Reader

    Handsome horse!

    That program sounds like it was a really good idea. :)

  • donalson

    Oct. 13, 2008 4:10 p.m. donalson SuperDork

    neat program... animals are always relay kewl for kids... i'm sure even more so for handicapped

  • Jensenman

    Oct. 14, 2008 5:21 p.m. Jensenman SuperDork

    Beautiful animal! He looks very happy.

  • Salanis

    Oct. 14, 2008 5:30 p.m. Salanis SuperDork

    I volunteered with one of those programs briefly. They really are fantastic. The kids absolutely love riding those horses. Your's has made a lot of people very happy.

  • Xceler8x

    Oct. 14, 2008 7:16 p.m. Xceler8x Reader

    It's the coolest thing that you're taking him back when he's retired. You're def'ly one of the good guys.

  • Lesley

    Oct. 14, 2008 9:17 p.m. Lesley Dork

    Thanks - he's family.

    I volunteered with the program several years ago - it was amazing what it did for the riders - not only physically, but emotionally. Horses are a great equalizer.

  • SoloSonett

    Oct. 15, 2008 8:11 a.m. SoloSonett Reader

    awww, such a Nice Guy ( from Blazing Saddles too )

    Seriously nice to hear a good horse story Thanks

  • triumph7

    Oct. 15, 2008 11:04 a.m. triumph7 New Reader

    Sonnet, you're making a German spectacle of yourself! Or is that Swedish in you case?

  • Oct. 15, 2008 12:11 p.m. stumpmj Dork

    Now you need to get another horse so I have someone I know to compete with if I ever get enough money together to spend winters riding in Florida.

  • ThunderCougarFalconGoat

    Oct. 15, 2008 1:48 p.m. ThunderCougarFalconGoat New Reader

    My brother is autistic and has been a program like that in florida for about 4 or 5 years, all i can say is thank you very much! to you and any one else who has volunteered. Its been a great program for him and he has progressed so much lately that they think he has moved beyond what help they can give him, which is sad in a way because he loves riding so much. Again, thank you to everyone who has helped programs like these!

  • Lesley

    Oct. 15, 2008 2:11 p.m. Lesley Dork

    That is just great to hear. As you can imagine, I will be sending out lots of Christmas cards this year "from Redford".

    This is us ten years ago:

  • ThunderCougarFalconGoat

    Oct. 15, 2008 10:10 p.m. ThunderCougarFalconGoat New Reader

    Go Redford!

  • foxtrapper

    Oct. 16, 2008 5:13 a.m. foxtrapper SuperDork

    Mmm, horses. Great gloves, and tasty too!

    The theraputic riding program is fascinating at how well it works.

 
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