The following is a chapter by Carole Mercer sent to me for posting. Enjoy…
Chapter 5
Morgan Horses in the First Year
I buy more horses. I arrive with my Morgan Mare, Suzi, from California. I buy Quarter horse buckskins became I believe I will make a try at being a “master cutting horse trainer.” I discover that the entry fee for a cutting horse show can be as much as $500.00 dollars for just several minutes. Plus I have not a clue on how to cut cows. I buy another Quarter horse gelding that I think will be my rope horse. I have one Western saddle and no idea how to rope. I own lots of pasture and I keep horses cheaply until winter when I find out that the horses eat more hay than my cows. I keep the Morgan because she is an easy keeper. Suzi can eat sticks and gain weight. I sell all of the nice Quarter Horse dreams. They all go to good homes. I am down to one horse.
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