As it happens, I do ride my horses - 20 miles last Saturday up the mountain to a forest service lookout. But if I didn't, if I worked only on the ground but took very good care of my horses, if they were happy and content, if I were fulfilled in owning and caring for them - I think that would be just as good for all of us.
I am about to turn 65. I've been riding for 44 years. Common sense would suggest that I probably won'y ride another 20 years, but I certainly intend to own at least one horse. Nancy
