Ahab is a beautiful chestnut Arabian cross gelding. He was my mom's horse first, then my sister's horse, and then he became my horse when I was in fourth grade. Ahab was a cool horse that had such a mellow attitude and was willing to do most things. I remember I went through a phase, I believe it was sometime during fifth grade where I would just take Ahab for walks around my parents ranch. I would lead him for hikes, not ride, I would walk on the ground and lead him everywhere! I think this might have been because I had too much energy to sit and I had to move around by walking or jogging!
When I grew out of Ahab we gave him to friends. Unfortunately, the friends had a horse that was really mean to Ahab. So we were given Ahab. He lived with us for another year or so, and then we met some people that had a young girl that was looking for a horse. We gave Ahab to this young girl. We stayed in touch with the girls trainer for a year, but then lost touch. I am not sure if Ahab is still around, but if he isn't, he is for sure enjoying the best green grass in heaven!
(yes, I know, Ahab and Hombre look like the same horse, but they are two different horses! Plus, they are not even related)
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You should have been my father's daughter. He moved us to the ranchette they still live on today back in 1987. The house came with a horse. My dad was exstatic. We could care less. He tried to ignite a passion for western horseback riding in us. We were more concerned with how high we could hairspray up or bangs. You and I will have to take a Fields trip one of these days and you can meet my dad and his 7 horses. You guys would be fast friends!
I hope ahab is in a good place now.
I was exposed to horses at an early age in Pennsylvania. We had no ranch and did not ever own a horse, but the riding stables were just a few miles away and for $6 an hour, me and friends would scour the countryside on horseback.
Haven't been on one in probably 30 years. Never got to know the personality of an individual horse. Always felt I was missing something special there. Do you know Sue Mehl, BHS teacher? She's got a ranch in Rough and Ready and has several horses.
Steve
I've always loved horses and wanted to learn how to ride..never did it. My daughter has shown an interest in horses and I thought about adopting one in Shady Ranch...never got to it. Seeing these pics makes me wonder if I should pursue it. LeAnne Aidt at the high school has recently adopted a horse that was abused and nearly starved to death and has nursed her back to health...such a great story!
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