Mustang 'n' Cowboys

Rafter T Bar Ranch ~ Pecos, TX

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 02:18:00 +0000

Well, Travis and Tony and the mustangs have been in Texas for 4 years now! They have been working at the prison and gone through two riots, helped their step dad, Shot Paschal and their mom (me) on the Paschal Ranch, do daywork for some of the local ranchers and have a ranch of their own.

The Rafter T Bar Ranch is what they call home now. The horses are right out the front door and the dogs can roam (when they are not sleeping under the wrap-around porch that is!)

In the pictures above, TnT are roping off of Cahlibur (Bay) and Coal (Black) on our ranch outside of Mentone, TX.

Alot has happened in those 4 years and fortunately I have taken thousands of pictures to document those years. I will be posting more in the future and look forward to perusing all those pictures...LOL!

MnC's Disclaimer: At no time is excessive force, cruelty or brutality used when training the horses pictured in this blog. Reinforcing pats and firm gentleness, along with calmness from the trainers, encourage the horses to do as they are asked.

John Horn & Lucky...

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:10:00 +0000

From Mustang 'n' Cowboys

We recently lost a good friend to cancer. John loved going out to the stables just to be around Lucky his paint gelding. John and his wife Sheila bought Lucky as a young colt and enjoyed many hours watching him grow. In the slideshow above, Lucky is in training. The guys really enjoyed working with Lucky. Since moving to Texas we have missed sitting down and talking with John and Lucky. Sheila, our hearts go out to you, the kids and grandkids...

John proudly showing off Lucky...

Lucky looking for a cube of sugar...

John's first ride...

John & Lucky

MnC's Disclaimer: At no time is excessive force, cruelty or brutality used when training the horses pictured in this blog. Reinforcing pats and firm gentleness, along with calmness from the trainers, encourage the horses to do as they are asked.

Cahlibur Coming Home...

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:21:00 +0000

Cahlibur has been away for a month having a procedure done that will dissolve the calcified bone in his right front ankle (ring bone)! The video above is a conglomerate of photos that I took the day (March 9th) he came home from the vet. As you can see the horses let me know when the guys were pulling down the lane with the horse trailer and even the cows came to welcome Cahlibur...

Situation in Pecos Returning To Normal...

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:18:00 +0000

"Momma, are you there?" I was at work helping a customer pick out some boots, when I heard the sweetest words I had heard in a long time! Immediately, I turned around to see my two sons, in their CERT Team uniforms standing there in the middle of the store!! I hugged both their necks and kissed their cheeks through tears of relief. After dealing with the riot at the prison for 135 hours straight, Travis and Tony looked exhausted, unshaven, dirty and SAFE. Along with the rest of the CERT Team they had been successful in keeping the inmates from escaping and assisted Prison Staff in processing and moving all the inmates to secure quarters. My guys were heading home to clean up.

When it hit me that I had left my customer high and dry, I looked back to see that a co-worker had stepped in and helped the customer. He was explaining to her the reasons for my actions as she nodded her head toward me. She understood.

I showed the guys the local newspaper headlines that pictured an aerial view of the destruction as they asked me if I could get their CERT Team uniforms cleaned so that they could report back to the prison in a couple of hours. They had volunteered to work through the night even though technically they were on their weekend. I found out later, when I took their clean uniforms (from the local cleaners), that they didn't have to report back until 6pm. This gave them time for some well deserved sleep. As can be expected they were now on 12 hour a day, 7 days a week shifts until further notice.

Blogger's Note: It needs to be mentioned that the prisoners at this facility here in Pecos are not citizens of The United States. They are protected by the rules and regulations of the Geneva Convention enforced by the Bureau of Prisons and GEO Group. Also, the CERT Team embodied by the courageous men and women employed at this facility, did an outstanding job of working together to ensure the safety of prison personnel, the public and the prisoners during this riot. I am proud of you all!

MnC's Disclaimer: At no time is excessive force, cruelty or brutality used when training the horses pictured in this blog. Reinforcing pats and firm gentleness, along with calmness from the trainers, encourage the horses to do as they are asked.

Working Coal in the Arena...

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 03:21:00 +0000

Back at the end of the arena you can barely see Travis on Oakley, my boss Michael is on his horse with (I think) Jessie to his right. Tony his riding Coal in front of Michael and Kate is ahead of them. The sweet little five year old on top of the chute gate is Adeline, by boss' daughter.

MnC's Disclaimer: At no time is excessive force, cruelty or brutality used when training the horses pictured in this blog. Reinforcing pats and firm gentleness, along with calmness from the trainers, encourage the horses to do as they are asked.

Working Oakley in the Arena...

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 03:12:00 +0000

Travis has just finished working Oakley in the arena. This arena is owned by my bosses and is located at the head of the lane that goes down to the corrals where we keep the horses. She did quite well despite the fact that is has been several months since Travis has had the time to ride her!

Tempers Still Flaring at the Reeves County Detention Center...

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 01:42:00 +0000

The Pecos Enterprise shot this picture showing flames and smoke coming from the prison. Special thanks to the Pecos Enterprise.
Travis and Tony are still working out at the prison. I have not talked with them since the call on Monday and have been diligently feeding the horses and dogs until I hurt by back Wednesday morning getting ready for work. Our wonderful friends have come to my rescue on feeding the horses, so that I can use all my energy taking care of Katy, Rusty, Jessie & Cody.

I have proof that these dogs are intuitive and know when something is ailing you! They knew that my back was killing me and therefore did not jump up to say "Hi!" Not one of them jumped on me. Rusty kept rubbing up against my legs as if to say "Where are our masters?" I made sure they had plenty of water and food and untangled Rusty's chain. We have to keep him chained up so that he doesn't take the kids out for a stroll in the neighborhood.

Katy has been a little protective of the food lately, so I lovingly stroked her head while I gave a handful to Rusty and Jessie who were hovering near the food bowl, letting them eat out of my hand as I slowing moved it so that they were eating out of the bowl along with Miss Kate. Cody had retreated under the house, probably waiting for his mom to finish so I took a couple of handfuls over to him.

I can tell that they are missing Travis and Tony about as much as I am...

MnC's Disclaimer: At no time is excessive force, cruelty or brutality used when training the horses pictured in this blog. Reinforcing pats and firm gentleness, along with calmness from the trainers, encourage the horses to do as they are asked.

The Riot Is Over...

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:09:00 +0000

UPDATE 8:45 PM Reeves Co. Detention Riot Over 2/2/09

Travis called at 9:33pm to let me know that everyone is okay and to see how the horses and dogs were doing! They are working on getting the prisoners settled. He and Tony were able to go home early this morning long enough to take showers and get back to the prison. Travis also said that the CERT team wants to get together outside the prison. I asked him was it because everyone had done their duty, and he replied "Oh, yeah!" At this point, all the questions that I had just rolled away when I heard his voice. Just knowing that they were okay was enough for this mom's heart. Now I can sleep...

MnC's Disclaimer: At no time is excessive force, cruelty or brutality used when training the horses pictured in this blog. Reinforcing pats and firm gentleness, along with calmness from the trainers, encourage the horses to do as they are asked.

Pictures as Promised!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:07:00 +0000

First Photo: A little customer of the feed store and "Tejano"! Tejano's mother is a registered Australian Shepherd named "Tobaccy" and his pop is "Bear" one of Kate 'n' Rusty's pups born in Texas right after the guys moved to Pecos. Estevan, a fellow worker at the feed store, took Bear to live on his ranchero north of Pecos. So, it is only fitting that this little pup be named Tejano. A twin pup to Tejano has found a home with the editor of our local newspaper. I can't wait to get pictures of him and see what they have name him!

I am not sure who got this little guy, I was gone to lunch when his new owner picked him up. If you haven't noticed this litter was brought to the feed store to find homes for these adorable babies. And the guy who remains faceless is Estevan.

Tony getting ready to give Belle her medicine. In this picture you can't see the wound on the other side of her right front leg. You can tell that she is not quite happy with the idea of getting a shot.

Coal's ears have been notorious for "helicoptering" ONLY when I am trying to get a picture of him!

The last photo: The guys have not seen these pictures. Here is Cahlibur and Clancey eating side by side. You can see that Clancey is not going to be a very big horse. He might be as big as Maggie was, I will have to ask Travis about that.

MnC's Disclaimer: At no time is excessive force, cruelty or brutality used when training the horses pictured in this blog. Reinforcing pats and firm gentleness, along with calmness from the trainers, encourage the horses to do as they are asked.

Another Prison Riot...

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:03:00 +0000

UPDATE: (10:27PM)- Reeves Co. Detention Riot Continues 2/1/09

Yesterday afternoon Travis and Tony were working cattle up north when they received the call that the CERT Team had been activated. It took them a couple of hours to get back to Pecos, drop Coal and Oakley off at the corrals, grab their CERT gear & boots and head to the prison pulling the horse trailer.

I threw hay right before they pulled into town so they would not have to worry about feeding. As the night wore on, it became apparent that something was going on. TnT didn't call to tell me that they were safe at home. So I went online to see if there was any coverage of the riot. Sure enough, it was a repeat of the riot in December, except it involved R1 & R2, (Were the guys work) instead of R3. The prisoners have burned the commissary, booking, and the infirmary. Also, there is damage to the kitchen and some of the housing units.

Last night Tony called at 9:47pm to ask me to take care of the dogs and horses until I heard from them again. All that he told me was that the CERT Team activation was not a drill and that this time was worse than the December riot. I don't expect to hear from them until they are on their way home, so in the meantime I will pray, haunt the online newscasts, and try to go about my normal routine while my sons are in harm's way.

On a brighter note: The horses are doing great! As the guys left the corrals in a hurry last night, Cahlibur jumped, kicked and trotted all over his pen. If I didn't know that he has ringbone and has been lame, I would not have been able to tell it! I didn't write to let you know that Belle hurt herself somehow on Christmas Eve. It was after dark when the guys pulled in to feed. Tony noticed that Belle was acting different and when he pulled the truck around to shine the lights on her, all he saw was blood from above her right front knee to the ground. Further inspection showed that she had somehow cut herself pretty deep. Tony left several messages with the local vet, called me and loaded her up in the trailer for the short drive to the clinic.

We were waiting for the vet when a rancher pulled in with a cow that had a prolapsed uterus. They had been able to get a hold of Doctor Box and he would be there any minute. (They were the reason we got nothing but answering machine!) Doctor Box pulled in looked at Tony holding Belle's leg and said "I didn't know about this one!" as he pulled around to work with the cow first.

By the time I got back with Triple Hamburgers, fries & Dr. Pepper's from Dairy Queen for the guys, Doctor Box had Belle stitched up and was wrapping her leg. She was so drugged that Tony rode in the horse trailer with her back to the corrals. We can only guess that she was kicked by one of the other horses (Cahlibur or Clancey), because there are no sharp areas within their corrals. There were no signs that she received this wound on the pipe fencing either.

I will share pictures of the horses in the next post...and pictures of Kate 'n' Rusty's grandpups!!!

MnC's Disclaimer: At no time is excessive force, cruelty or brutality used when training the horses pictured in this blog. Reinforcing pats and firm gentleness, along with calmness from the trainers, encourage the horses to do as they are asked.

Happy New Year!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 02:21:00 +0000

Update on Riot and Hostage situation at R3...

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:59:00 +0000

Well, the riot was over at 2am, Saturday morning! However, since the guys were on the cert team and all the inmates had to be pat searched, they didn't get home until 10:30 am to complete a 29 hour shift. I received a call that they would have to stop by the hospital and then they would stop by the Feed Store?!!?!!?

As it turned out, after the inmates burned down the "rec" center, they found a way to break off up to soccer-sized concrete blocks from the handball court wall to throw at the cert team and one connected with Travis' hand. Negative on the broken hand! One cert member was spun around with a block to the shoulder and another member was yanked back into the building as inmates tried to pull him into the yard...

When the riot broke out, Tony was guarding a crane that was working in the yard, so he was left standing in the yard, (chomping at the bit!) until he was relieved to get his gear and join the rest of the cert team and his brother. He said that what he saw looked like something from a medieval movie. The inmates had found a way (possibly with coats turned into sling-shots) to catapult hundreds of concrete rocks with uncanny accuracy at the cert team that was working on clearing all the inmates out of their cells into the yard.

Travis was escorting an inmate to the shoe (solitary confinement) and was one of the first to respond to
r3. He said that as they worked on clearing the inmates out of their cells, each unit got harder to sweep. At one point there was at least 800 inmates trying to keep the unit door open and by shear team work they got the door shut and locked! When all was said and done, Travis sustained several bruises and his helmet sustained many blows to the left side.

From the guys descriptions of their gear I visualize beefed up versions of the Federation Troops in Star Wars! Except all black!! I will leave the who, what, where, when and why details to the authorities and just thank God that the hostages, the cert team and the rest of the prison staff are safe and sound and that the S.W.A.T. team and other law enforcement entities were not needed to gain back control of RCDC3!!!

p.s. I DID feed the horses and dogs! I need to get updated pictures of everyone posted...who knows what the future will bring!!

CBS 7 - Your Eye on West Texas

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:00:00 +0000

CBS 7 - Your Eye on West Texas

UPDATE @ 1:56AM ~ I have not heard from the guys, however the latest news lets me know that things are going better at the prison. Both hostages are free! I will not speculate why this happened without knowing the whole story. I just thank God that the hostages are out of harms way. Even after the prison comes out of lockdown, it will be months before everything is straightened out...

CBS 7 - Your Eye on West Texas

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 02:45:00 +0000

CBS 7 - Your Eye on West Texas

UPDATE @ 7:49pm ~ Tony called long enough to make sure that I fed the horses and to say that Travis was among the first officers to respond and that he got over there a little later than his brother did. Also one of the hostages is free!

My boss called with the link to CBS7.

KWES NewsWest 9 / Midland, Odessa, Big Spring, TX: newswest9.com | LATEST: Two Hostages Held at Reeves County Detention Center

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:42:00 +0000

KWES NewsWest 9 / Midland, Odessa, Big Spring, TX: newswest9.com | LATEST: Two Hostages Held at Reeves County Detention Center

The guys are on the "cert" team so more than likely they were sent over to RCDC III to help control the prisoners. I feel so much better since hearing Tony's voice. Thank you God for your protection and mercy during this time of unrest!

KWES NewsWest 9 / Midland, Odessa, Big Spring, TX: newswest9.com | West Texas prison under lockdown amid inmate riot

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:57:00 +0000

KWES NewsWest 9 / Midland, Odessa, Big Spring, TX: newswest9.com | West Texas prison under lockdown amid inmate riot

Travis and Tony work at this prison. I would appreciate your prayers.

UPDATE @ 6:41PM

Tony just called long enough to let me know that he and Travis are okay. He asked for prayer and had to go.

The Day Clancey Was Born...

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:37:00 +0000

I found this on my computer and thought that I would share it with you. Clancey is now a dark brown with no line down his back!

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2008 "West of the Pecos Rodeo"...

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:02:00 +0000

Even though the training of our horses has been put on hold with TnT working 12 hour shifts, preparations for local events has not! The 126th West of the Pecos Rodeo will be held June 25 - 28.

As many of you know, TnT and I are on the Rodeo Committee and because of this all our extra time has been channeled into getting ready for the rodeo!

Slack starts early on Monday, the 23rd. The Rodeo parade begins at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, the 25th and the Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, the 27th. Saturday the 28th, the "West of the Pecos" Classic Team Roping opens their books at 8:00 a.m. in the Buck Jackson Arena. For more information on the 126th "West of the Pecos Rodeo" visit www.pecosrodeo.com.

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The Pecos Rodeo Buckle image above is posted with permission from JohnHouston Designs.

MnC's Disclaimer: At no time is excessive force, cruelty or brutality used when training the horses pictured in this blog. Reinforcing pats and firm gentleness, along with calmness from the trainers, encourage the horses to do as they are asked.

It's That Time of Year!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:09:00 +0000

Out in West Texas, we celebrate a very special event every year...the rodeo!!! Here in Pecos, we proudly claim the title of being "The Home of the World's First Rodeo". All you have to do is wander through the "West of The Pecos" museum, and the Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame to see that this area is rich in western culture.

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MnC's Disclaimer: At no time is excessive force, cruelty or brutality used when training the horses pictured in this blog. Reinforcing pats and firm gentleness, along with calmness from the trainers, encourage the horses to do as they are asked.

Settled In!!! Not Quite...

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Mon, 26 May 2008 16:35:00 +0000

Maybe, I can get back to blogging now that I am moved into my little apartment. I still have boxes everywhere, but I would rather blog than unpack boxes anyday!!

This picture was taken the day TnT got back with Cahlibur after taking him to the specialist. I picked up hay because the guys would not get back to town before the feed store closed. We usually get a ton at a time, but I could only get 20 bales on my Z71 Chevy. With the price of fuel skyrocketing, we pay $11.50 a bale now.

I will be adding links to the "West of the Pecos Rodeo", the "Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame" and the "West of the Pecos Museum" in the sidebar a.s.a.p. and writing a couple of article of interest about them. In the meantime, check out these local websites.

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MnC's Disclaimer: At no time is excessive force, cruelty or brutality used when training the horses pictured in this blog. Reinforcing pats and firm gentleness, along with calmness from the trainers, encourage the horses to do as they are asked.

Hope for Cahlibur!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:20:00 +0000

As some of you know Travis has not been able to ride Cahlibur for quite some time. A couple of years ago while gathering cattle, Cahlibur tripped and broke the tip off of both coffin bones. Because of this he came up lame and he has been stable bound with short periods of time in a turn out pen or arena so that he could relieve some of his energy.

Cahlibur is an easy keeper and only has to look at food to gain 50lbs! So it has been a battle to keep him from beefing out. Knowing the extra weight would not help his lameness. After moving to Texas, were he has a bigger pen to walk around in and eating grass hay for a couple of months, he has lost most of his extra pounds.

Saturday TnT took him to a specialist that lives 3 hours away. After taking x-rays, the veterinarian suggested two courses of action. The first is to inject ethanol into the area to dissolve the calcified buildup and therefore aleviate the pain or the second course would be to operate cleaning out the buildup and fusing the bones in the effected area together with a plate and screws (like my back). The percentage rate of the second course is considerably higher with the only set back of at least a year of rest so that Cahlibur can recover.

Travis opted for the operation and will be taking Cahlibur back for his 10 day stay. When Cahlibur comes home he will have a cast on and will resume his stall rest. In the meantime Travis is riding Oakley (my Quarter Horse).

The rest of the herd is doing great and everyone enjoyed the thunder, lightening and rain last night!!!

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Finally Settled...somewhat!

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:02:00 +0000

Now I can call Pecos, the Home of the World's First RODEO, home!!!

After my sons, Travis and Tony, a.k.a. TnT moved here in September of 2007, I no longer had a captive audience to film. Daily training of our Mustang horses and Quarter horse mare were 1100 miles away. The puppies were growing up fast!

Now, seven months later, I made the move from California to Texas in a 26' UHaul. As I traveled along I40 in the company of two dogs and two cats, I recalled the events that transpired so quickly to make this move possible.

In February we had a family reunion in Arizona. My brother and I traveled from California to attend and TnT came in from Texas. After the reunion I traveled back to Texas with the guys for a two week visit. Within the first week of vacation I was building a website for the Feed Store and they had offered me a full time job! Before vacation was over I had talked with several people that wanted websites built or rebuilt and maintained.

Now, I had to make the decision if I wanted the job...let's see...move back to Texas...near TnT and the critters...you bet!!! Pecos is a small west Texas town of about 9,500 people. In the picture posted on Wikipedia, in the link above, a boot company that is making a pair of boots for TnT is situated in the fifth storefront from the right of the picture. To the left of the photographer is the West of the Pecos Museum and behind is the old depot, the future home of the Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame!

Talking about the Hall of Fame, stop back by in the near future for a link to the new website. As the newest member of the Hall of Fame committee, I will be building a website to commemorate the Grand Opening scheduled during the 126th Annual "West of the Pecos RODEO". I am on that committee too, and will be maintaining the Rodeo website as well!

Now that I am almost settle in my place, I will be able to post regularly to this blog! My computer is set up at TnT's new duplex and I should be able to move in to my remodeled duplex next week. I will keep my computer set up at the guys place until I know for sure that I have phone and internet service!

If you ever find yourself "West of the Pecos"...drop in!!!

Janey Loree

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Gettin' Ready for a Ride...

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:54:00 +0000

I tried and tried to get Coal with his ears forward, didn't happen though. LOL! Even when he is ground tied, he follows Tony with his ears and just when I thought I caught him...well you know the rest. Oakley's ears are forward however she is behind Trav. There is a possibility that we will be going on a gathering on Tuesday! Would be great to get pictures...

To Be Continued...

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Gutheries Leo Bars...

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:23:00 +0000

That's right Oakley's registered name is "Gutheries Leo Bars". She was named after some of the sires in her lineage and her owner at the time of registration. That is why TnT nicknamed her "Oakley"!

Travis was spinning Oakley in a circle in this photo. When they got finished spinning, Travis stated that he felt her little outburst coming from the time he was saddling her!

Before the spinning episode, Travis was working Oakley on the fence, and I could tell that she was getting better with her right turns. She likes turning left more that turning right. But when she shot past the edge of the fence into the opening...it was time for a few circles for my little girl.

I guess I shouldn't say "little" she has really got some muscle on her and will really "hulk" out when the guys get to work her more that two times a week. There is a rumor that they will be going back to 8 hour work days soon! It would be great if that happened while I am here in Pecos.

After the spinning episode, Oakley responded to Travis with alacrity.

To Be Continued...

Riding Coal...

noreply@blogger.com (Janey Loree) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:04:00 +0000

Here is Tony on Coal. He rode out in the desert with Travis on Oakley for a little bit while I soaked in the Texas sun. There I sat on the back of the Dodge, while my cowboys worked with their horses! Their dogs following as they checked out everything along the trail.

When they got back, Tony asked if I wanted to ride Coal? Did I want to ride Coal! Yes, I wanted to ride! I felt the tensions and worries that this life places on your shoulders just melt away...

...I rode around with Travis and Oakley for a little bit and realized that I would definitely have to get back to Texas so that I could ride whenever I wanted. The guys talked about getting a horse of about 15 hands for me to ride! Yipee!!!

I look forward to the time that we can go on trail rides together again...

To Be Continued...

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