Hello, again. Boy, have we had a dry summer. And hay is getting scarce where we live. At least there is plenty in the surrounding states.

Had a "Perils of Pauline" trip to Georgia. They will talk of meeting that crazy lady for a long time. I got lost going to the Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center and finally stopped to ask directions. (You know when all else fails follow the 'destructions' as my Dad always said). Found someone in a convenience store who told me to go down to the Kangaroo. I said "what Kangaroo?" They said go to the light and turn left. And I said "And I'll see a Kangaroo?" Amidst much giggling they said yes. The only difference was our train of thought. Mine was animal, their's was convenience store chain. But the trip was worth it, new subscribers and new advertisers coming.

The Judge's clinic was excellent and the people and horses, as always, were great. I'll share more in our Noble Endeavours column.

We got our babies weaned and mares over in the other pasture. They sure are fun to watch. I hear the mamas first and then see them coming over the hill. What a magnificent sight.

So, go get a cool glass of tea and join me by the pasture gate.

Til next time........Emily

"One of the most pleasant Quarter Horse places to visit is that of Lester Goodson, the genial president of the American Quarter Horse Association. This is about 40 miles northwest of Houston near Magnolia. Here Lester and Mrs. Goodson take it easy and watch the development of their Quarter Horses which include some fast running horses. Bulls Eye by Joe Reed II is the top sire here, and is getting colts that qualify at AA and AAA time and win on the good tracks across the nation. Lester believes in the Quarter Horse as the well-rounded horse that is fast and good natured and that can do anything and do it better. He is also superintendent of the Quarter Horse show at the Houston Fat Stock Show." Quote from Roy Davis, "Riding the Rimrock," The Western Horseman,Vol. XXI, No. 1, 1956, p. 34.