Monday, January 23, 2012

Not Sweet Little Buttercup

A couple of days ago, I told the story of Sheila--a wonderful wild horse that we raised from a colt.  She was a gentle, well-behaved mare.  When she was four or five years old, she had a colt, a pretty little pale buckskin that Daddy named Buttercup.  Now, Buttercup was like a lot of today's kids--she just didn't want to conform.  She would nip you every chance she got; picked fights with other horses; and when Daddy tried to break her, she was ornery.  Here she is trying to buck Daddy off.  She never did conform.  She was one generation removed from a wild horse, and that blood coursed through her veins.  
I'm sure at night she heard the call of the wild horses across the river, and longed to join them as they roamed the  high plateaus. 

10 comments:

  1. I can definitely see some similarities between Buttercup and teenagers...I have two of my own!:)

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  2. Sooo...Whateveer happened to Buttercup? xo Diana

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    1. Marti, LOVE this post and that great photo of your dad on the horse. What wonderful memories, huh!

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  3. Whenever I see horses running free I always have an urge to join them : )

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  4. Love stories about horses. I loved horses when I was young enough to ride, LOL! Oh, I still love horses but don't think my creaky ole bones would allow me to get up on one anymore. Love the photos.

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  5. Marti, it was wonderful to see you stopped by for tea.Horses are such beautiful animals! Loved your story. And smiling ear to ear over Mr. Brunson's dear God words... I think I am affected by the same thing..lol.. If I could just get out of my way... Wishing you a beautiful week..xo HHL

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  6. Wow, what a fabulous story, Marti!!! I love the horses!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  7. Hi, Love this story!!! I am another huge horse lover.....

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  8. I am so glad you shared both beauties with us. I love horses and miss riding. Have a great day Marti!

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