We went to the State Fair rodeo tonight. Pretty good rodeo. After the last saddle bronc rider was done, they announced that this last horse, Fire and Lace, had been bought in Canada 15 yrs ago with 5 other horses for $90k.
They said she had had a few really good bronc stock foals during her career as well. They let her run at liberty after they had cleared the arena while they announced that this was her last performance because she was retiring at the age of 25
. She looked awesome and well cared for.
THEN
After the bull riders finished, the lights went out. After a few minutes, a spot light came on in the center ring and a soldier in camoflauge uniform was standing at attention and saluting. They talked about freedom and what it cost and what it stood for and how great our country was. From behind the bucking chutes, through a fog, a cowboy came riding out leading a white horse that was covered with an American flag. The cowboy stopped and handed the lead to the soldier, backed up a few paces and saluted the soldier. It was SO cool. The whole audience was quiet and you could tell it had been a very moving presentation.
Just thought both of these things were really cool and worth sharing.
THEN
After the bull riders finished, the lights went out. After a few minutes, a spot light came on in the center ring and a soldier in camoflauge uniform was standing at attention and saluting. They talked about freedom and what it cost and what it stood for and how great our country was. From behind the bucking chutes, through a fog, a cowboy came riding out leading a white horse that was covered with an American flag. The cowboy stopped and handed the lead to the soldier, backed up a few paces and saluted the soldier. It was SO cool. The whole audience was quiet and you could tell it had been a very moving presentation.
Just thought both of these things were really cool and worth sharing.
