Saturday's Horses. Today we begin Kate's story. It's a long one, so we'll stay with it for awhile.

[George McGovern]

Kate was Laurie's competition and trail-riding Paint mare.
She died prematurely from colic at age nineteen. Kate was a special girl.
One day at our old farm, my camera caught Kate and Laurie out riding.
They came to and rode up a hill,

then rode the ridgeline.

Laurie liked the previous photo and had it re-made into a coffee cup.

Once they rode an obstacle course, which included this water challenge.

At home Kate was always making new friends.

Or getting groomed by Mommy.

At competitions the two were photographed by professionals.

Kate had a nice way with kids.




Finally, for today, a close friend gave Kate a "horse-person-alized"
noseband with our last name on it.

Kate's story to be continued next Saturday. Thanks for visiting!

[Bayard]

1. Such a sweet mare!

[George McGovern]

2. Thanks so much Bayard! It's past bedtime, so Good Night!

[Polly Hennessey]

3. The competition photo is pure perfection.

Kate’s gentleness with children is another perfection. I never knew her and I miss her.

[George McGovern]

4. Thank You Polly. You'll get to know Kate as her story continues next week and beyond. She was special, we miss her too.