A girl's dream
The ride of her life25 total reviews
Comment from Lisa Carter1
Thank you for writing a story with a horse in it. I had to remember growing up Leading and watching Black beauty. I love to read and draw Horses. I haven't written a horse in decades. Thank you again for bringing back childhood memories.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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Thank you for writing a story with a horse in it. I had to remember growing up Leading and watching Black beauty. I love to read and draw Horses. I haven't written a horse in decades. Thank you again for bringing back childhood memories.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024
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You are welcome. I am glad you enjoyed this story and it brought back some good memories for you. Thank you for reviewing. I appreciate it.
Wendy
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Wendy,
So was Annette riding the same horse that tried to throw you? I would guess the negative from this line,
"She was having weekly lessons in a riding club and was said to be a competent rider." ...sounds like a different riding club.
But whoever put you on that "nasty beast" should be fired. You could have been killed.
I remember many years ago, Melody Grove and I took the Youth Group on an overnight trail ride. There was a farm with horses for that purpose in Riverside-Albert. I ended up with a big mare called "Darlin". And everybody could hear me holler, "Woah, Darlin!!!" along the trail through the woods. I thought my life was over when we reached the last part of the journey. The guides took us through a stream, and told us to let the horses have a good drink of water. Then we got back on the trail. The horses knew they had reached the end of the ride, but we didn't. And they wanted to finish fast, and get these riders off their backs. So they took off at full speed down the meadow. The corral was at the bottom. I was not a good rider, and my rear end was up in the air more than it was in the saddle. I was scared to death, with only flimsy reins to hold on to. How I ever made it to the bottom, I don't know. But I'll tell you, I was glad to dismount! "Woah, Darlin!" didn't do any good. The horse had different plans!
Nicely penned, Wendy!
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Hi Wendy,
So was Annette riding the same horse that tried to throw you? I would guess the negative from this line,
"She was having weekly lessons in a riding club and was said to be a competent rider." ...sounds like a different riding club.
But whoever put you on that "nasty beast" should be fired. You could have been killed.
I remember many years ago, Melody Grove and I took the Youth Group on an overnight trail ride. There was a farm with horses for that purpose in Riverside-Albert. I ended up with a big mare called "Darlin". And everybody could hear me holler, "Woah, Darlin!!!" along the trail through the woods. I thought my life was over when we reached the last part of the journey. The guides took us through a stream, and told us to let the horses have a good drink of water. Then we got back on the trail. The horses knew they had reached the end of the ride, but we didn't. And they wanted to finish fast, and get these riders off their backs. So they took off at full speed down the meadow. The corral was at the bottom. I was not a good rider, and my rear end was up in the air more than it was in the saddle. I was scared to death, with only flimsy reins to hold on to. How I ever made it to the bottom, I don't know. But I'll tell you, I was glad to dismount! "Woah, Darlin!" didn't do any good. The horse had different plans!
Nicely penned, Wendy!
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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I believe she was on a different horse at a different riding club. Thanks for sharing your story about Darlin'. It's relatively easy to talk about such experiences in retrospect, but it's very frightening at the time. Thanks so much for reviewing. I always appreciate it.
Wendy
Comment from Paul McFarland
That must been quite an experience, Wendy. I would say that the good Lord was with you that day. I wonder where He was when your friend was killed. Why does my mind work like that?
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
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That must been quite an experience, Wendy. I would say that the good Lord was with you that day. I wonder where He was when your friend was killed. Why does my mind work like that?
Comment Written 24-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2024
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Thanks so much Paul. Yes, I think the shock set in afterwards - but like you, I did often wonder, firstly how on earth I managed to stay on and survive, and why she didn't. I am sure it was God's mercy in my case, but again, why was it her time to die, so young? No answers. I have rarely ridden since then. Many thanks.
Wendy
Comment from lyenochka
Oh my goodness, that was so scary. The story sounds familiar so I wonder if you shared it before. You certainly had me worried about this nightmare ride and how tragic to hear about your friend. That experience probably ended all dreams of horse riding professionally after that! We'll told with the final revelation that the girl was you.
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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Oh my goodness, that was so scary. The story sounds familiar so I wonder if you shared it before. You certainly had me worried about this nightmare ride and how tragic to hear about your friend. That experience probably ended all dreams of horse riding professionally after that! We'll told with the final revelation that the girl was you.
Comment Written 23-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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This is a newly written (from scratch) story , with more detail than the short one I wrote a couple of years ago about that same incident, and I wondered if you would remember it. Most of my readers from that time have either died or are not on the site anymore. I was prompted to think of the event recently when there was a contest called "Ride of your life" but that had to be about taxis or ubers, so this didn't fit. I think you are the only one who had any memory of the other story. I have ridden very little since then, and only on a docile horse and in a group. Thanks so much for reviewing. I appreciate it a lot.
Wendy
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You're very brave to pursue riding horses on your own! I find the sheer size of horses daunting but you're a lot taller than me! But I like just talking to the horses. They seem to understand.
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Wendy,
What a terrible experience to endure. Did you ever ride horses again? I'm afraid after that lousy encounter, I'd just forget about it, especially in lieu of the fact that your friend lost her life. Thanks for sharing this.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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Hello Wendy,
What a terrible experience to endure. Did you ever ride horses again? I'm afraid after that lousy encounter, I'd just forget about it, especially in lieu of the fact that your friend lost her life. Thanks for sharing this.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment Written 23-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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Thank you Tom. With both traumatic events, I changed to another sport, and have rarely ridden since, and only on a docile horse and with other riders. I appreciate your encouraging review.
Wendy
Comment from jmdg1954
Wow. Your story is quite telling. It felt like a train leaving the station. Slow but steady, building up speed, going full speed ahead till it hears its next station no stop.
You had me riveted to b the initial clean conclusion until you gave us the news of your friend Annette.
So sad. So sorry you had to experience that
John
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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Wow. Your story is quite telling. It felt like a train leaving the station. Slow but steady, building up speed, going full speed ahead till it hears its next station no stop.
You had me riveted to b the initial clean conclusion until you gave us the news of your friend Annette.
So sad. So sorry you had to experience that
John
Comment Written 22-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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Wow, thank you for this great review - I like the analogy with a train ride. Thank you too for the much appreciated gift of six stars. I am honoured.
Wendy
Comment from karenina
Oh, dear God. Wendy! I was not expecting this final line! I've had similar premonitions and never realized that's what they were until the event came true! I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. This account chills me to the marrow!
Karenina
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Oh, dear God. Wendy! I was not expecting this final line! I've had similar premonitions and never realized that's what they were until the event came true! I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. This account chills me to the marrow!
Karenina
Comment Written 22-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Thanks so much, Karen for this lovely review. It was actually not a premonition - the first scary ride was my own real experience, (and it was quite terrifying) but the second, quite similar, led to my friend's death. Lovely review.
Wendy
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I'm sorry I misread that...
I'm more sorry you went through it!
Comment from Mintybee
This story is so sad. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. The story is emotional and detailed. I'm glad you survived such a terrifying ride.
Mintybee
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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This story is so sad. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. The story is emotional and detailed. I'm glad you survived such a terrifying ride.
Mintybee
Comment Written 22-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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Thank you very much, Mintybee, especially for the beutiful sixth star. That means a great deal to me.
Wendy
Comment from royowen
Wow, a premonition, and I thought it was a dream about persistence, but it went in a different direction, and it turned out out it was a prophetic dreams about a friend, an excellent testimony, my premonitions usually come in broad daylight, well done blessings Roy
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Wow, a premonition, and I thought it was a dream about persistence, but it went in a different direction, and it turned out out it was a prophetic dreams about a friend, an excellent testimony, my premonitions usually come in broad daylight, well done blessings Roy
Comment Written 22-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Not a premonition, no. It was all a real experience, or actually was two experiences, hers and mine. I survived, but hers led to death. Thanks for reviewing.
Wendy
Comment from GWHARGIS
Oh my goodness. This was one of those traumatic stories that keep you on the edge of your seat. You were darn lucky that you kept your wits about you. It was probably what saved you. That and the grace of God. Very moving. Gretchen
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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Oh my goodness. This was one of those traumatic stories that keep you on the edge of your seat. You were darn lucky that you kept your wits about you. It was probably what saved you. That and the grace of God. Very moving. Gretchen
Comment Written 22-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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Thanks so much Gretchen. I had little time to think, except for "Stay on", so I expect it was God's grace. To be honest, looking back, I have no idea how I managed to stay on. Glad you enjoyed this one.
Wendy