My first horse ride!

Mama woke me up this morning quietly and told me to perk up for a surprise after breakfast. I wondered while I went to the bathroom and brushed my hair and teeth. I was sitting at our little brown table, at our cattle farm in Spain, eating breakfast, and Mama looked like she couldn't hold the surprise much longer. I tried eating as fast as I could to please her. When I was finished we walked outside, quickly, and down to the little barn our land encompassed. I loved this barn to death only because of the little mule that we have, Daisy. Everyday I walk down there, on my little four year old feet, and gave Daisy a carrot. I have always longed to ride my best friend. We walked around the stucco barn and there she stood, with a bridle on. Oh, my dream's come true! My mama was about as much filled with joy as I was. She lifted me up, knowing I wouldn't refuse, and put me on top. I was a little scared at the beginning, but I got happy. Daddy was there holding Daisy and taking my picture. I didn't stay on for long, but I begged and asked my mama that we could come back tomorrow. She said yes and we went back to the house!

submitted by Laura Johnson Curtis Baptist, USA

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