Trust and Friendship on Horseback
Kyla, Clayton, and Jake in Posse uniform.
Hey, this is Jake again. I love to ride my horse, Ladd, especially in the Grimes County Sheriff’s Jr. Deputy Mounted Posse with my dad, sister, and older brother. My horse get a lot of exercise riding with the Posse. One time we rode about 12 miles on a trail ride. Ladd loved every minute of it.
Jake with Ladd in Plantersville Parade.
We ride in many parades. The Christmas Parade in Navasota was at night. Ladd was a little spooked with the loud Christmas music, the sirens on the fire trucks, and the flashing lights on the police cars. To help calm my horse down, I spoke to Ladd in a calm, soothing voice. I also patted him on the neck. Ladd settled down because he trusts me.
Clayton and Jake with Posse on Pony Express ride through Grimes County.
Trust is built by riding and working with your horse. You need to bond with your horse. It is in both of your interests. It will keep you both safe. Also, I highly recommend finding a group of friends to ride your horse with. Ladd and I really enjoy riding with our friends.
Tags: friendship, horseback riding, Posse, trust
April 28th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Great job Jake, you are such a good writer, I can not wait to read another story, keep writing stories and keep righting your horse,
April 29th, 2009 at 3:00 am
Hi there!
Thanks for adding your submission for the May Carnival of the Horses!
Cheers,
Chris
April 30th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
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May 12th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Jake: I can’t wait to see you ride. Great article, keep ‘em comin, cowboy.
May 25th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
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June 15th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
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