Heh heh… I’ve been spending all evening looking at Arabian and half-Arabian horses, as I will need some good riding mounts for my big ranch! They’ll have to be kept separate from the working horses, because I tend to turn my horses into 1,000-pound dogs. They love me, and I love them, and once I start petting on them and hanging out with them, they will ignore everyone else and follow only me. That’s no good, when you need certain horses to work your cows or do other things on the ranch! So yeah…my special ponies would be my buddies, and thus subject to becoming really big, lovable and loved-upon dogs. (^-^)

I found some beautiful Texas horses, too, ones that are described as gentle, laid back, intelligent, affectionate and people-loving. That’s exactly what I want, too, because those who stay with me as guests might like to ride, as well, and I would want all my horses to be calm and easy-going buddies for them. At least one of the horses would have to not mind me riding bareback and with just a bosal, because I prefer that to saddle and bitted bridle. I have an Indian in my blood and my soul, and he likes to ride the natural way!

Here’s one of the half-Arab geldings I’m currently fond of:

Ain’t he gorgeous?! I love that Palomino coloring. No matter which other horse I chose, I’d sure love to have him!

Aaaand, for today’s update, in Rustler’s Roundup, Joshua and Bill get on their way south, and decide to camp out at West Buffalo Creek, near Cleburne.

Today’s Updates:

Rustler’s Roundup, chapter 70 (Desperado novel)