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Pete Kemery's avatar

Humble, hilarious and deeply relatable despite never having ridden a horse at full gallop. This is the type of writing that makes a non-reader a reader. Happy to subscribe and looking forward to more.

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Pete Kemery's avatar

More than welcome!

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Nicole Qualtieri's avatar

Ah! Pete! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I was chuckling to myself thinking of all the ways I could go at this one. Thank you so so much!

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L.G. Oja's avatar

I agree, it’s worse when you and your mount go down together! One thing I have made note of over the years, -I prefer a communal crash on sand to the solo ejection into the sharp boulders of a clear mountain stream in the half-light of dawn. That is, given the choice.

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Nicole Qualtieri's avatar

Hahahaha, yeah a crash on sand def beats out a mountain crash! I love this. Thanks for the comment L.G.!

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Dave Williams's avatar

Laughing my ass off. I love this lady's style. As an old horseman I've been there, done that too many times, and will stay off saddles for the rest of my days. In my experience the worst times are when you and the horse have an "Oh, shit" moment together. Like the time my steed nearly backed us off a cliff. He was remarkably nimble and saved us. Then there was the time as we were starting a real life cattle drive when my horse and I came face to face with the bull that leads the herd. He looked angry. The horse said, "Oh, shit!" I clicked my tongue and gave him the gentle nudge to turn us around and walk away. He nickered, "Oh, thank you, thank you!" I love this stuff. Now.

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Nicole Qualtieri's avatar

Dave! This is the best comment. I'm glad you thought it was funny, I had a lot of fun writing it — here's to sticking the landing, my friend!

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