Category Archives: riding

How High The Water

In recent correspondence with Phillis, we’ve been comparing rainfall. Here in northern California we’ve been running just ahead of “normal” rainfall, at nearly 40 inches. Phillis, says her area is running short on rain. Doesn’t it seem there could be … Continue reading

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The Hayride

The Hayride © Sandy Baker 2010 Bobby begged me to go on a hayride Though I swore we had no relationship. Romance is what he was hoping for But that’s the last thing I wanted from him.   Hay piled … Continue reading

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Honoring Midnight – Or the Simple Joy of Riding.

How long has it been since you considered the simple pleasure of riding horseback? Too long? Sometimes we can become so wrapped up in our jobs, in raising a family, in pursing plans to save the world or write the next … Continue reading

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