| I'm told that little girls love horses. Then when they get | | | | Last week "The Black Stallion" movie aired again. I just |
| older other things, perhaps boys (LOL) take that place. | | | | had to see it again for the _ _ _ time. (LOL) |
| Well not for some girls and woman. I'm one of them. | | | | I saw it when it first came out in the 1980's. My friend |
| I've loved horses from the first time I was near then. | | | | and I sat in the front row seat. |
| The first time I was near them was when my parents | | | | My favorite scene and one I can connect to sort of on |
| would take us to a local farm for pony rides. I was | | | | some level is when Alex rides the Black. |
| probably one of the few children that didn't cry when | | | | An Egyptian music mix with a strong drum beat slowly |
| put on their back. I instead loved it. I've always been | | | | builds as Alex gets on the Black. |
| petite and thought it was great to see the world from | | | | The drum beats gradually increases as Alex begins to |
| their back. It was a perfect perch for a little girl. I also | | | | ride. Alex has a couple of falls into the shallow water, |
| thought they were gentle and beautiful. | | | | but the Black returns and Alex gets back on. |
| I learn to ride horses when I was able to talk my | | | | Once Alex gets his balance they ride up onto the |
| parents into sending me to a local camp where I could | | | | sand. The Drum beat is now in rhythm with the horse's |
| learn to ride them. | | | | hoof beats. The camera view is close up and one can |
| In my senior year in High school, I would spend time on | | | | feel like "Their" riding the Black down the beach. The |
| the weekend going to a local barn to clean stalls for a | | | | ride is a glorious event of Joy. |
| chance to ride. Some days I rode the owner's horse. | | | | I've had my own wonderful riding moments and cherish |
| Other days I'd just go there and do some drawing or | | | | every moment. |
| groom the horse. It was wonderful. | | | | Presently I can only put it down on paper. |
| Presently I don't have time to be near horses much at | | | | I dream of some day having a horse buddy to ride. |
| all. But I still think about them and draw them. | | | | |