For the Love of Horses

When we first moved to Nevada, Lauren and I were given an opportunity to attend National Finals Rodeo. At first Lauren was a little leary of how loud it was, but it did not take her long to get into th event. That could have been partially due to every cowboy wore pink that night, but I think it has more to do with a love that she has for horses. From that night on all she could talk about was the horse. She asked for a pink cowgirl hat for Christmas. She wore that hat until it was falling apart.

Now five years later Lauren is still crazy about horse. She has a stuff horse that has had every name under the sun. She sleeps with it every night. It has been on many vacations with us and she has dragged it out to go running and jumping. Lauren cares for that horse as if it were real. One day I asked her what she was doing as she brushed the matted mane of her horse. She smiled and responded practicing for when I have my real horse one day.

Lauren amazes me. She saves every penny she gets for her horse she wants to buy. She wants a black stallion.

So you can imagine the look on Lauren's face when her dad told her she would be starting horse back riding lessons. She has only had 5 lesson but she is doing so well. She controls "scooter" very well. When here trainer yells at her to trot the horse Lauren's legs just start kicking. She has no fear.

Lauren I am so impressed by your love and dedication. I am impressed with your never giving up on your dreams. I love how gentle you are with these animals. Never loose sight of your dreams.