Monthly Archives: June 2011

Pepper’s Rescue

Connie owned several horses over the years. In 1999 her loyal Tennessee Walker, Ruth, died. Connie bought a 15 year old Quarter Horse named Sally. She wanted her vet, Robin, to check over the horse. The woman selling Sally refused … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Donna’s Cart

I swung my car into the drive in front of the barn next to the cart. The barn smelled of fresh sawdust on the hot summer afternoon as Emma and I walked toward Pepper’s stall. Donna had Pepper in her … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wooden Horses

Friday afternoon I found myself in Ontario Beach Park walking towards the lake looking for a historic lighthouse. My sons, daughter and I drove to Rochester for the afternoon. We followed the Great Lakes Seaway Trail which skirts the shoreline … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The History of Horse Heaven

Johnn and Connie lived in town in a house on a tree lined street with cement sidewalks, and neighbors within shouting distance. Town was fine but they were dreaming of a place in the country. In 1984, the old Collins … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment