Thompson achieves platinum quality service certification

For the Trail-Gazette

cott Thompson of
Coldwell Banker
Estes Village
Properties has
repeated the previous
years achievement of
being granted the highest
level of service achievement in the real estate
industry, Quality Service
Certified Platinum. The
award is in recognition of

earning 100%
client service satisfaction in 2014
as measured
by Leading
Research
Scott
Corporation
Thompson
(LRC). Winning this
prestigious award for five
consecutive years demonstrates Scotts dedication to

his clients and the help he

provides them.
A Quality Service Certified (QSC) award status is
the only recognition in the
real estate industry based
on independently validated
customer satisfaction survey results. After the conclusion of real estate transactions, clients of QSC
agents receive a survey,
asking them to rate the

agent on various aspects of

the service process. The
surveys are administered
and the results are
received and compiled by
LRC.
Client feedback from the
surveys becomes part of
the agents credentials. An
overall satisfaction rating is
displayed on the consumer
websites (www.QualityService.org and www.Rated-

Agent.com) where buyers

and sellers have the ability
to select a real estate professional based upon each
agents validated record of
service satisfaction.
Nothing is more important to a prospective client
in selecting a professional
than the service results
achieved with past clients,
says Larry D. Romito,
See THOMPSON, pg. 11

Mountain Brokers
970-586-1000
1200 GRAVES AVE.
ESTES PARK, CO

W
NE

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Peggy Lynch
Broker

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Broker

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Library and EPEDC partner to present

small business resources seminar

March 26 event
free, registration
is required

Estes Park through the

Larimer Small Business
Development Center
How businesses can
make use of the Larimer
For the Trail-Gazette
County Workforce Center
Local business associahe Estes Valley
tions and how they benefit
Library and the
sectors of our business
Estes Park Economcommunity
ic Development
Ten tips for starting a
Corporation (EDC) are
new business in the Estes
partnering once again for
Valley.
the workshop Small Business Resources 101,
Interested participants
which offers an overview
should register online at
of the many services and
estesvalleylibrary.org (look
tools available locally.
for the March 26 date listExisting and aspiring busi- starting a businessthere resources is scheduled for
How to utilize the
ing under the Calendar
ness owners and entrepre- are a myriad of well-known Thursday, March 26 at 8:30 Librarys research resourc- tab), or by calling (970)
neurs are encouraged to
es, including Reference
and not-so-well-known local am at the Estes Valley
586-8116.
attend.
USA and A to Z Databases
resources that exist to help Library.
This event is part of the
to research competitors
Whether you own or
nurture a business, from
Held in the Computer
Librarys ongoing Buck
manage a local small busi- researching the market to Commons, the session will and generate a list of poten- $tarts Here services to
tial customers
nessare a work-frombuilding a potential mailing cover these topics:
help support the needs of
home entrepreneuror
list. This free hands-on 90 An overview of local
How to obtain free
small business owners and
youre giving thought to
minute overview of
resources for businesses
business consulting in
jobseekers.

FIRST COLORADO REALTY

Leaders in Estes Park Real Estate Excellent service and local
expertise are essential whether youre buying or selling. Trust
our experienced professionals to put your needs first and find the
property thats perfect for you. If youre selling, well use the latest
marketing tools to help you sell your home quickly and at the highest
possible price. Whether a primary or vacation property, vacant land or
commercial interest, you can count on First Colorado Realty, putting
Clients FirstEvery Day. Visit all the current inventory at www.
FirstColoradoRealty.com, or call us today at 970-586-3333.
COLORADO MOunTAIn HOME REALTY
Tom Adams is a skilled Estes Park real estate specialist who has
been listing and selling homes for 18 years in Estes Park. Call Tom
at 970-481-5188 and get dedicated real estate assistance from
a licensed agent familiar with values and properties in Estes Park
and surrounding areas of Lyons, Longmont and Boulder! Tom can
help with primary and vacation homes and condos, vacant land and
commercial property.
COLDWELL BAnKER - ESTES VILLAGE PROPERTIES
Where the Estes Valley has been coming for real estate solutions for
ver 30 years. We combine Coldwell Bankers global resources with
ur local expertise and small-town way of doing business to make
your real estate transactions both successful and enjoyable. For the
most complete and current listings in the Estes Valley, visit us at 320
E. Elkhorn, call us at 970-586-4425, or www.EstesParkRealEstate.com
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PRuDEnTIAL TEAM REALTY:

Inn todays world, technology is the changing force in real estate.
Prudential Team Realty has always been at the forefront of technology
and continues to combine cutting edge real estate marketing tools
with personalized service to provide the best experience possible.
We do not take your trust for granted and pride ourselves in offering
excellent customer service. It is our mission to make buying or selling
reeal estate easy for our clients. Members of the Prudential Real Estate
Network are here to serve your local, state, national or international
needs. Prudential and the Rock date back to 1875 and we continue
too be a strong presence today with 98% name recognition worldwide.
We are members of the Luxury Homes network, and agents have
Resort Properties Specialist as well as International Resort Properties
designations. Call us today 800-607-3838 or 970-586-3838 Locally.
RE/MAX MOunTAIn BROKERS
RE/MAX Associates average twice the experience & three times as
many sales per agent than other real estate professionals. When its
time to sell or buy, its time to turn to RE/MAX. The hometown experts
with a world of experience. Call today. 970-586-5324 or
1-800-827-8780. Tour our listings at www.wesellestespark.com
RAnGE REALTY
We are the oldest real estate company in Estes Park, offering you
professional and friendly service for all your real estate needs. Please
call us at 970-586-2345, or visit our website, at www.rangerealty.com

Estes Park
Dine-Around
every Thursday
in March

Macdonald
Bookshop

March Madness

Sale!
Books 30-50% off

The Estes Park Dine-Around returns this year with $5

tasting plates from 4:30-7 p.m. each Thursday in March
at participating restaurants including: Smokin Daves
BBQ, Sweet Basillico, The Big Horn, Cafe Pho Thai,
Cheesey Lees Pizza, The Grubsteak, Peppers Mexican
Grill, You Need Pie! Dinerr, Antonios New York Pizza,
Claires on the Park (pictured), Eds Cantina, Estes Park
Brewery, El Mex-Kal, and The Wild Rose. For more information, visit www.estesparkdinearound.blogspot.com

Sewing professionals
to meet March 20

ewing Professionals of Northern

Colorado will
hold a meeting
from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Friday March 20, 2015, at
Mountain Stitchery in Ft.
Collins.

The program will be a

presentation by Pat Moore
of the American Sewing
Guild.
Potential new members
are welcome to attend and
should call Carol at 970223-1910 for directions and
to RSVP.

thompson
from page 9

President and CEO of

QSC.
He adds, Consumers
have greater confidence in
service reliability, results
and satisfaction with a
Quality Service Certified
real estate professional

because they know that the

agents service record has
been validated by an independent third party. 100
percent service satisfaction
record like Scott Thompson has achieved is just
awesome

Fiction, Health, Cooking, Biography,

Childrens and much more!
Through end of March on select titles

Executive
Chef Bill Brinks
New Dinner Menu
Join us Thu sd y th ough Sund y
until 8 PM to t y out our executive
che s new dinner menu.
Tuesdays are now Fried Chicken Tuesdays.
Sundays are now Prime Rib Sundays.
Open Monday-Wednesday 7:30 AM - 3 PM and
Thursday-Sunday 7:30 AM - 8 PM
Located at 225 Park Lane Estes Park, CO

(970) 586-9564 www.clairesonthepark.com

ESTES PARK INSIDE & OUT MARCH 13, 2015 11

upcoming at the estes valley library

Green screen
event March 14

discussion may stop by the

Library for a copy of the
book, while supplies last.
Teens, along with interAfter 25 years living in
ested adults, will have an
the Arizona desert, author
opportunity to experiment
Kingsolver and her family
with the new Green
moved to a Virginia farm
Screen at the Estes Valley
located a few hours from
Library this Saturday,
her childhood home. The
March 14 from 1:00 pm to
move put her closer to relaAnimal,
4:00 pm. This Green
tives, but Kingsolver
Screen Playtime is an
Vegetable,
explained another factor in
opportunity for participants
their decision: There is
Miracle book
to learn how to set up the
another reason the move
club discussion felt right to us, and its the
screen, as well as spending The librarys green-screen event is March 14.
time in front of a camera,
March 19
purview of this book. We
then using iMovie to create
Barbara Kingsolvers
wanted to live in a place
walking
on
as
well.
Whethher
own
weather
report,
be
a short film. The Librarys
acclaimed narrative Anithat could feed us: where
er
the
subject
is
videotaped
it
against
the
backdrop
of
a
Teen Services Guide Kathmal, Vegetable, Miracle is rain falls, crops grow, and
sitting, standing or walkbeach or atop a volcano.
erine Dumont will be on
the focus of the next Read- drinking water bubbles
ing,
that
footage
can
then
The
possibilities
are
nearly
hand to join participants as
ing is Doctor Recommend- right up out of the ground.
endless.
they learn the ins and outs be superimposed onto a
ed discussion night this
Leaving behind the
great variety of virtual
Tomorrows session is
of this new technology
Thurs. March 19 at 7 pm at industrial-food pipeline, the
backdrops.
Through
video
designed
as
a
get
together.
the Estes Valley Library.
family strives to eat only
editing, a full-size person
acquainted first step as
The librarys Green
The event is co-sponsored the food raised in their own
could
be
shrunk
down
so
the
library
and
the
commuScreen is 12 by 18 feet,
by the library and Salud
neighborhood or grown at
he or she suddenly appears nity learn more about this
large enough not only for
Family
Health
Centers.
home, and opting to do
standing on top of a soup
technology and its tremenportrait backdrop but for
See LIBRARY, pg. 13
canor simulating his or
dous potential. Those plan- Participants attending the

12 MARCH 13, 2015 ESTES PARK INSIDE & OUT

ning to attend are encouraged to contact Katherine

Dumont at kdumont@estesvalleylibrary.org or call (970) 5868116, extension 833. More
events to explore use of
Green Screen technology
are planned for the future.

library from page 12

The Kingsolver family at their

Virginia home: Barbara, Steven, Camille and Lily.

without anything else.

Along the way, their goodhumored search yields
some surprising discoveries about everything from
turkey sex life to overly
zealous zucchini plants.
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle makes a passionate
case for putting the kitchen
back at the center of family
life and diversified farms at
the center of the American
diet.
Thursdays program is
part of a continuing book
discussion series sponsored in partnership by the
library and Salud.
New participants are welcome, and while advance
reading of the book is
encouraged, interested
individuals who have not
read the book are also welcome to attend.
Community health educator Chazz Glaze will facilitate the evenings conversation.

Computer &
Tech Classes
March 18, 20,
23 & 30

Participation in this
years computer and technology classes has been
strong this year, so those
interested are encouraged

to sign up now to ensure a

seat. Registration may be
done at estesvalleylibrary.org or by contacting
the library directly.
Here is a roster of this
months remaining classes:
Listen to Music for
Free (Wed. March 18, 1:302:30 p.mWasson Room).
Your iPad, iPhone, Android
phone, or tablet all offer
ways to access your favorite songs and discover new
sounds. This workshop will
demonstrate how to stream
music online and create
free radio stations personalized to your interests.
Bring your own device.
Email Basics for
Beginners (Fri. March 20,
10 - 11:30 a.m. Computer
Commons). Before attending this class, schedule a
Book-a-Librarian session
for help creating a free
Gmail account. During
class, participants will send
and receive their first
emailsand add family
and friends to their contacts list. Learn about safety concerns such as how to
recognize suspicious email.
Gadgets: Whats
Right for You? (Mon.
March 23, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Wasson Room). iPads, Kindles, Nooks, MacBooks,
smart phones: the list can
seem overwhelming. How
do you know which you
need? At this session, youll
get to experiment with different devices and hear an
overview on the functions
of each.
Internet Basics:
Keeping Informed, Keeping In Touch (Mon.
March 30, 5:30 - 7:30
p.m.in the Computer
Commons). Learn to find
the information you need
online. Participants will
gain familiarity with the
many tools and resources
available on the Internet:
healthcare, business, banking, government, staying in

There are four more computer and technology workshops offered in March.

touch with family and

friends, managing ones
library account, and more.
Library tech guide Diana
Laughlin will serve as
instructor for these classes. Additional workshops

are scheduled in April and

May, and those are listed in
the newsletter Gatherings, available online or in
print at the library.
Registration for any

library event or workshop

may be done at the Calendar
link at estesvalleylibrary.org.
For registration assistance
or additional information,
contact the library at (970)
586-8116.

Salud Family Health Centers is pleased to welcome

Dr. John Stanton, D.O. to the clinics practice.

Dr. Stanton offers the following services: Family Medicine, Urgent Care,
Osteopathic Medicine, Clinical Acupuncture, Pediatrics & Well-Baby
Check-ups, Cancer Screening, Family Planning, Pregnancy Care.
The Estes Park Salud provides Behavioral Health, Dental, and Pharmacy.
Salud accepts Medicaid, Medicare, CHP+, and
private insurance plans. Salud offers a sliding fee scale.
Enrollment assistance is available.
Se Habla Espaol.

Call us today to schedule an appointment!

(970) 484-0999 or (303) MYSALUD (697-2583)
Estes Park Salud Family Health Center
1950 Redtail Hawk Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517
www.saludclinic.org
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EstesParkRealtors.org

Find a
REALTOR
or search
for Homes,
Condos, Land,
Business
Opportunities
and
Commercial
Property

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is

subject to the Fair Housing Act, which makes it
illegal to advertise any preference limitation or
discrimination based on race, color, religion,
sex, handicap, familial status, or national
origin, or an intention, to make any such
preference, limitation, or discrimination.
Familial status includes children under the age
of 18 living with parents or legal custodians;
pregnant women and people securing custody
of children under 18. This newspaper will not
knowingly accept any advertising for real
estate which is in violation of the law. Our
readers are hereby informed that all dwellings
advertised in this newspaper are available on
an equal opportunity basis. To complain of
discrimination, call HUD toll-free at
1-800-669-9777. The toll-free number for the
hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

These Listings
Listing
gs And More At www.RangeRealty.com

1801 SKETCH BOX LANE, UNIT 2

The Great Get-Away! Close to Lake Estes, walking paths
& 18-hole golf course, 2BR/2BA mountain home is in
excellent condition. Located at Solitude Condominiums,
his stand alone cabin with open cathedral ceilings, large
this
deck and all furniture included has on-site management. A
perfect vacation home.

$260,000
356 E. ELKHORN AVENUE , 12A
OFFICE CONDO WITH A BALCONY
overlooking Elkhorn Avenue. Cathedral
ceilings, carpeted & built-in storage. Elevator
to front door. Incls. refrig., microwave &
some furniture. Has entry room, reception
area, balcony, 1st office is 15x12 w fireplace,
2nd office is 9x9. Located in downtown in an
upscale bldg. with high visibility.
$99,800

2073 HIGHWAY 34
This .08 acre lot is perfect for a small cabin
with a river view just across the highway.
Will allow campers or RVs for 180 days!
$48,000

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Fight fatigue by
paying attention to
the little things

ow, I found
myself in a
yawn that
almost put me
on the ground the other
night and I looked up at the
clock and it was only 7:15pm.
I couldnt believe it. I know
and understand the powers
of early darkness, but to
want to crawl under the
sheets at that hour really had
me wanting to figure out
ways to keep my energy up.
Fatigue is the most common complaint women bring
to their doctors. Being tired
isnt just annoying, its your
bodys cry for help and if you
dont pay attention and correct whats making you tired,
you will get sick, says
Ericka Schwartz, M.D., the
internist from New York City
who specializes in treating
fatigue. Ken Goodrick, Ph.D.
a psychologist at Baylor College of Medicine adds that
when you constantly feel
drained, lifestyle habits are
usually to blame, and its not
always about the big-drains
that affect us the hardest.
Big drains would be
those life events that we
know drain our energy; like
kids, finances and work.
Those are all givens. We
neglect to count the little
things that add up, compile
and together zap our energy
equally if not worse.
All work and no play is
exhausting. Routines, boredom, 24/7 living can wear
you out. Try to build in some
pleasure throughout your
day by reading jokes, flipping
through a magazine, calling
a friend, playing a game.
These mini-breaks will be an
energy booster.
Shunning the sun is a huge
energy drainer. Research
shows that you need outside

High Altitude
Health
Deborah Holmes
MedX of Estes

light and exposure every

day, even if its for just a few
minutes and even if its
cloudy outside. Its amazing
what a little outdoor energy
will do.
Poor breathing habits will
lead to fatigue. Shallow
breathing doesnt encourage
enough oxygen to be taken
into your body, which will
promote a higher heart rate
and blood pressure, which
increases fatigue. So breathe
a little deeper when youre
feeling tired or about to go
into an energy draining situation.
Sitting too long, whether at
your desk or on the couch
will sap your energy. Staring
at a T.V. or computer screen
will tend to make you blink
less frequently, leading to
dry eyes, eyestrain and then
wanting some shut-eye.
Stretch, walk, yawn and take
frequent breaks.
Sleeping inconsistency is
really hard on your body.
Your bodys internal clock
craves consistency and if you
stay up late on weekends and
sleep in late, youre giving
yourself jet-lag without
even leaving town. Erratic
schedules can have a hangover affect, causing fatigue
after you wake up. Establish
regular bedtime and wake-up
times for positive energy.
Even on weekends and vacations try to keep close to
your regular sleeping schedule.
Mild dehydration can
make you feel tired and/or
lethargic. Your blood volume

lowers, which means you

dont get as much blood to
your brain and your heart
must pump harder. Plan your
hydration, by drinking appropriately throughout your day.
Bright lights at night can
reset your internal clock
reducing and/or delaying
the natural secretion of
sleep-inducing melatonin
that happens near bed time.
Dim your house lights at
night a few hours before bedtime.
Not eating breakfast,
instead opting for vitaminsplus-coffee for your morning boost of energy. You
need to naturally boost your
metabolism by giving yourself a more sustained energy
source through eating a
healthy breakfast.
Overdoing exercise is not
a good energy strategy. Your
body needs times to recover,
replenish its energy stores
and repair muscles. So allow
a rest day or two in your
weekly exercise routine.
Toting around extra
weight causes fatigue and
stresses your body in a number of ways. Extra weight
makes your joints, muscles
and heart work harder at all
times. Try losing those extra
5 10 pounds and see how
you experience less fatigue.
Poor posture makes you
look tired and it creates the
feeling as well. When joints
arent aligned properly the
body must work harder in
order to sustain normal activities.
Lastly, unwanted noise is
stressful. So avoid, turn
down and/or change the
noises in your life that might
be keeping you from a good
nights sleep, getting your
work done or simply being
enjoyed.

You Need Pie!

celebrates Pi
Day of the
Century on
March 14

Javier Gomez,
Broker Associate

Se Habla Espanol
Ne

Lis

1825 Ranch Circle

ld

ld

Large home on almost one acre.

5 total bedrooms, 2 masters, 3 baths
plus 2 living areas. Great views of
the Twin Sisters and surrounding
mountains. Spacious master suite
with walk in closet. Renovated
kitchen with granite counter tops.
Wood fireplace and wood pellet
stove. Oversize 2 car garage. Patio in
the back and deck in the front.
Must see to appreciate.

So

So

tin

15 Pine Forest Way

1855 Gray Hawk Court.

Great Mountain getaway

that was just sold.

Let me list
your
home!

New build in Estes Park!! Excellent

quality construction; good views
towards Longs Peak, the North End
& Lumpy Ridge. Easy access to
town, the lake and walking trails.
Option to pick interior furnishings
& other features. Estes Park
at its best!!!

Prudential team realty

457 E. Wonderview Ave, Estes Park

http://www.javiergomezrealty.com Gomez@estespark.co
javier@clickestesparkhomes.com
Cell 970-213-8692 Bus 970-586-3838 Dir 970-480-4022

This year is a very special Pi Day (March 14) - its the Pi

Day of the Century with the date reflecting the first five
digits of the mathematical constant that represents the
of a circles circumference to its diameter
(3.1415926... etc). To celebrate, You Need Pie! Diner in
Lower Stanley Village will have specials on pie and in
the restaurant all day, including several timed events:
9:26 a.m.- Flash mob photo at the shop
10 a.m. - beginning at 10 a.m., A pie walkwill be
held on the hour until 2 p.m. to win a free pie. Also,
recite as many digits of Pi as you can from memory and
win a free slice of pie.
11 a.m. - pie walk and Pi number recitation contest
Noon - pie walk and Pi number recitation contest
1 p.m. - pie walk, Pi number recitation contest, plus a
pie-eating contest - the winner of which will receive a
$25 gift card.
2 p.m. -pie walk and Pi number recitation contest
9:26 a.m.- Flash mob photo at the shop
10 a.m. - beginning at 10 a.m., A pie walkwill be
held on the hour until 2 p.m. to win a free pie. Also,
recite as many digits of Pi as you can from memory and
win a free slice of pie.
11 a.m. - pie walk and Pi number recitation contest
Noon - pie walk and Pi number recitation contest
1 p.m. - pie walk, Pi number recitation contest, plus a
pie-eating contest - the winner of which will receive a
$25 gift card.
2 p.m. -pie walk and Pi number recitation contest

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28 Ute Crossing $536,000

1481 David Drive $173,500

Riverfront log home on over an acre.Very private, easy access, cathedral

ceilings, great room, SS appliances, granite counters, 2 master bedrooms, wrap
around deck, stone patio, 2 car garage, lots of wood, premium construction.
Room for RV, storage/yard work shed. Forced air furnace, 2 heating stoves in
Great room (Main level) & family room (lower level). Large back yard for play
and privacy.Terraced back yard, landscaped for flowers and gardens.
Ideal mountain home w/great access and privacy. MLS# 743739

Beautiful treed building lot with some survey work done

across the street from Fall River and fishing.Water &
sewer taps available. 0.5 mile to Rocky Mountain National
Park North entrance by car.Adjacent unbuildable out-lot
can be used as easy hiking access RMNP.
MLS# 740440

2625 Marys Lake Rd., #37 $329,000

Gorgeous rental condo beautifully finished with granite

counters stainless appliances, wood beamed great room,
2 stone fire places, custom tile flooring with granite/slate inlays.
Upper level deck and lower level patio has snow-capped views
of the continental divide and Marys Lake views.Washer/dryer
in laundry, very nice furniture throughout. Hot tub on lower
patio. Great investment and turn-key. MLS# 731901

178 Aspen $324,900

Large, 4 bedroom, vacation/principal residence in historic Big Elk

Meadows.A unique property w/many upgrades yet retains classic
60s mahogany walls, trim, windows & kitchen cabinets. Large
family room w/kids play room up a spiral staircase. 2 bedrooms,
open to a stone patio w/hot tub.View Longs Peak & Meeker from
huge master bedroom & decks. Meadow Lake is just out the
front door & Nat. Forest out the back yard. MLS# 695945

See all Northern Colorado homes for sale on www.tomadams.net

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Horses put up with a lot

from humans

read a note posted on

Facebook by Cheryl
Rogers, Roy and
Daless daughter. She
found an article about an
actress who claimed to have
been kicked by Trigger. The
headline read; Trigger not
guilty.
It just doesnt fit in with
what we think about our silver screen heroes and their
horses. Its just about beyond
comprehension that Trigger,
Champion, Koko or Topper
could do such a thing.
If Roy or Gene were being
beat up, or were in trouble,
Trigger or Champion would
rear up and protect them, or
they might even attack a
mountain lion that was
threatening Dale or a child.

wanting to touch the horse,

or get a picture with their
favorite cowboy. No doubt
there was a lot of pushing
Victor T. Anderson
and shoving, yelling, loud
noises, and who knows what
all.
But to simply kick someone
We still see some of that
who wasnt a threat, no way, occasionally at rodeos, barrel racing events, parades,
I remember reading that
pulling contests, or just
someone cut most of Triggers tail hair off, and it hap- where a horse and a rider
show up.
pened to Topper once, and
no one got kicked.
The horses take it in
All of the horses used by
stride. Ive had firecrackers
Gene, Rex, Roy, Hoppy, etc,
go off beside my horse, cars
in parades, at rodeos, and
honking, dogs barking ,
who knows how many other geese honking, flapping
personal appearances, had to their wings and flying at us
put up with an awful lot of
and my horse perhaps shied
hassle. There were huna little but kept on doing
dreds of kids and adults
what I wanted them to do.
gathered around them. All

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Not always, though. Ive

also had my horse spin
around and try to run from
what ever the distraction
was. One horse bucked the
entire length of main street
in my home town when a
firecracker was tossed
toward us. Any one who has
ridden much has probably
had the same things happen.
But, generally a broke horse
will take notice of loud noises or such and just keep on
going where they have been
pointed, or switch their tail
and stay tied with little
response.
Its amazing to me the crap
horses put up with sometimes and dont go nuts. I left
a mare Id just bought at my
folks place once. Told my

younger brothers and sisters

to stay off her because I
didnt know her well yet and
she had bucked with me. I
got there to pick her up the
next day and there were seven kids on and around her.
She was eating grass.
Yeah, I love horses. Theyll
be the absolute perfect partner on a ride, or meet you at
the gate and wait to have
their ears scratched. Then
theyll turn around and do
something so dumb you
wonder how they manage to
stay alive. But, Ive made
people wonder the same
thing about me, at times.
RIDE EASY PARDS..Vic
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