Forever Friends ~ Adventures on Horseback

A lot of people ask me about this picture.  It was taken at Starbuck's in Paris, Kentucky -- a short 25 minute ride from the over 200-year-old farm where my horse, Farletta and I used to live. 

When Farletta came to me, she was an unbroken three-year-old.  I have always believed the more things you can safely expose a horse to, the more broke, confident and happy that horse will be.  Farletta was always a very brave horse, was a pleasure to start under saddle and is a very willing partner.

The first time I rode Farletta to Starbucks I went with my friend, Jennifer and her mare Phoebe (older and much more experienced than Farletta).  Farletta did great and our Starbucks adventure became a regular occurance that summer of 2007. 

The Starbucks was located high on a hill, clearly visible from the four lane by-pass leading out of Paris.  Without fail, everytime Farletta and I rode through the drive-thru, someone would pull off the by-pass and ask if he or she could take our picture!  We always obliged, of course :) !

This is one of my happiest memories with Farletta.  Taking her through the Starbucks drive-thru and getting my Grande Caramel Frappuccino! Yum!  Farletta didn't drink Frappuccino's but she was glad to recieve some treats, pats on the neck and attention from her new-found fans! 

We no longer live in Kentucky and unfortunately have no Starbucks within riding distance.  However, hopefully someday we will have a chance to again have a Starbucks adventure!  I am thankful to my friend Jennifer and her wonderful horse Phoebe, as well as the other friends who made the trip with us, for encouraging us in all our adventures on horseback!

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