Smokey's cousins, the Slades, live in Saskatchewan, Canada. They were able to work it out to spend the winter in Buckeye, Arizona. They arrived the week of Christmas and planned to stay through March. We were able to visit with them because we went to Goodyear, Arizona to spend Christmas with Steve and Karen. Goodyear and Buckeye are only a few exit away from each other on the west-side of Phoenix.
The Slades are ranchers and brought four of their horses with them to Arizona for the winter. On our way back to California, we stopped and visited with Kathy, Lon and their daughters again. They took us to the arena and let us ride their horses. Tara, Laramie and Colonna were so patient with my kids and willing to walk and walk with the horses to let my kids ride. Sienna could not get enough.
Caden was scared and repeated, "Big, big." Smokey took Caden out for a run around the arena. He was close to enjoying it by the end. However, after being home he talks about the horses a lot. I think he will do better the next time.
One of the best treats was watching Laramie barrel run. They are awesome riders and can make the horses go so fast. Thanks for the fun day. We love you!!
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