Showing posts with label horses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label horses. Show all posts
November 8, 2012
Rural rides
When young I once lived on the Lawson Estate in Green Lake, Wis., and rode to school in a bob sled with straw on the floor where we sat; or in a cutter with horse and bells; also, but not to school, in a lumber wagon. Never on horse back.
November 6, 2012
Scotty
(1993 July, Parsons memoirs)
Then there was Scotty, Aunt Lois's wild horse. Her husband got the horse for himself, and she thot what he drove she could too, and she did [from Fond du Lac] way out to our house in the country [at Green Lake? or just Ruepings?], in her wide hat, long skirt and shirt waist. We gasped. But she was walways OK.
Then there was Scotty, Aunt Lois's wild horse. Her husband got the horse for himself, and she thot what he drove she could too, and she did [from Fond du Lac] way out to our house in the country [at Green Lake? or just Ruepings?], in her wide hat, long skirt and shirt waist. We gasped. But she was walways OK.
October 21, 2012
Irene
(1993 July, Rueping memoir)
Irene Sallee needs a special paragraph. She had a barn fixed with a stall for her horse behind our house, and she was an excellent horseback rider; in fact, she was the instructor at Grafton Hall, an Episcopal girls' school. Her hair was combed back tightly with a big roll, and I never saw her adjust a pin, all tight and stayed put. ... She was very masculine but not rough. ... She came out every day and curried her horse and cared for hooves, etc., etc. My mother let me go out and watch and talk to her as I had so few people in the summer to be with. But I was never asked to ride etc. We just talked about the horse as she brushed or whatever.
Irene Sallee needs a special paragraph. She had a barn fixed with a stall for her horse behind our house, and she was an excellent horseback rider; in fact, she was the instructor at Grafton Hall, an Episcopal girls' school. Her hair was combed back tightly with a big roll, and I never saw her adjust a pin, all tight and stayed put. ... She was very masculine but not rough. ... She came out every day and curried her horse and cared for hooves, etc., etc. My mother let me go out and watch and talk to her as I had so few people in the summer to be with. But I was never asked to ride etc. We just talked about the horse as she brushed or whatever.
September 12, 2012
Wide open spaces
(1929 August, Buffalo WY)
There are fields of horses and little colts, and plains of cows and dear little calves. So darling -- no fences -- all so free. There's something about it, somehow. -- I suppose a winter would cure me of quite a bit. -- ? --
There are fields of horses and little colts, and plains of cows and dear little calves. So darling -- no fences -- all so free. There's something about it, somehow. -- I suppose a winter would cure me of quite a bit. -- ? --
March 22, 2012
Merlyon
(1993 June 29)
That dear little horse! Lose no time but send the picture of M[erlyon] in Flight to some (horse) - or (animal) magazine for use on cover. Explain his age etc. If refused, keep on sending it out. So excellent all the way.
That dear little horse! Lose no time but send the picture of M[erlyon] in Flight to some (horse) - or (animal) magazine for use on cover. Explain his age etc. If refused, keep on sending it out. So excellent all the way.
September 3, 2011
Workhorses
(1991 January)
There is a team of 4 or 6 [horses] that goes thru here in the fall to join some old timer occasion. I like those strong horses and always look them out at the fair.
There is a team of 4 or 6 [horses] that goes thru here in the fall to join some old timer occasion. I like those strong horses and always look them out at the fair.
May 1, 2011
Little horses
(1988 May 27)
When I was at Ripon [in 1920s] a record came out about horses. It went, "Horeses - horses - horses" and then the part that always made Daddy chuckle, "Little horses." I wish I could get it for you, but I go to so few sales.
When I was at Ripon [in 1920s] a record came out about horses. It went, "Horeses - horses - horses" and then the part that always made Daddy chuckle, "Little horses." I wish I could get it for you, but I go to so few sales.
March 31, 2011
Naming horses
(1987 midApril) [Sherry named her newborn foal - a filly -"Darcy."] Darcy in Pride and Prejudice is a man. Have you ever known a woman with that name? I haven't been invited but think I might nudge in anyway and offer suggestions for a name for the male or female foal. New Foal Suggestions (male/female names): Italian - Dante / Beatrice. Shakespeare - Oberon / Titania. French - Napoleon / Josephine. Mystery - Max / Christie. Opera - Pinkerton / Cho-cho San. Food - Pepper / Hot Buttered Toast. Drink - Pepsi / Coco. Jewelry - Ring / Pearl. Flower - Jack-in-the-Pulpit / Rose. Pet - Sweetie Pie / Honey.
March 22, 2011
Horse sense
(1987 May 1)
So much horse sense in your letter, [Sherry]. When you start leaving off riding around and around a barn or a field and go off over hills and thru woods and streams, I'll sit up and take notice
So much horse sense in your letter, [Sherry]. When you start leaving off riding around and around a barn or a field and go off over hills and thru woods and streams, I'll sit up and take notice
February 14, 2011
Valentine
(1987 February 14)
Sal said to her Gramma one day / "Please buy me a horsey, I pray. / I'll gallop - I'll trot - / I'll canter - or not." / But Gramma to Sally said, "NEIGH."
Sal said to her Gramma one day / "Please buy me a horsey, I pray. / I'll gallop - I'll trot - / I'll canter - or not." / But Gramma to Sally said, "NEIGH."
February 11, 2011
Indoor arena
(1987 January 31)
Sherry, I don't see how you can get any enjoyment out of riding around in a barn. Just seems rather dim and dusty from where I sit. Do you bring your own horse? Suppose you are learning something, but if the horse isn't learning too, where are you? Suppose I just do not understand these fine features.
Sherry, I don't see how you can get any enjoyment out of riding around in a barn. Just seems rather dim and dusty from where I sit. Do you bring your own horse? Suppose you are learning something, but if the horse isn't learning too, where are you? Suppose I just do not understand these fine features.
February 6, 2011
The thought that counts
(1986 November 12)
I cannot help but express my views on Xmas gifts. A "My Little Pony Barn" for $80. Are we all mad? What became of our resolution to cut down and try for $25? per person! I am not going to buy expensive things and I hope I don't get any to embarrass me.
I cannot help but express my views on Xmas gifts. A "My Little Pony Barn" for $80. Are we all mad? What became of our resolution to cut down and try for $25? per person! I am not going to buy expensive things and I hope I don't get any to embarrass me.
February 5, 2011
Circus parade
(1986 July 12)
Have watched good circus parade in Milwaukee 2-4 pm [on TV]. Fine horses from around Wisconsin and circus wagons restored from Italy, England, US - often rotting in sheds. I don't recall having seen llamas hitched to wagons before - 4-6 to one trot along jauntily. A Liberty holding the Torch had to practice a long time to hold up arm. .... Beautiful horses etc.
Have watched good circus parade in Milwaukee 2-4 pm [on TV]. Fine horses from around Wisconsin and circus wagons restored from Italy, England, US - often rotting in sheds. I don't recall having seen llamas hitched to wagons before - 4-6 to one trot along jauntily. A Liberty holding the Torch had to practice a long time to hold up arm. .... Beautiful horses etc.
September 29, 2010
Riding horses
(1974 June 9)
Riding seems so healthy and wholesome and I am glad you three [Skip, Sherry, & Lawrence] enjoy it. Bet your old bones ached the first time! I am glad Lawrence is doing things with you.
Riding seems so healthy and wholesome and I am glad you three [Skip, Sherry, & Lawrence] enjoy it. Bet your old bones ached the first time! I am glad Lawrence is doing things with you.
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