He wanted so badly to win. He was from the Uvalde, Texas area and would be able to just go home from Dallas. I’d just hold on to his mane and grasp him with my knees. If that is the case, I may leave here tomorrow evening and go to Uvalde, spend Sunday there then go on up to Beth’s on Monday. I was up bright and early the next morning and had gone out to ride Rip a little before I put him in the trailer. He had to leave tomorrow evening and go home to take care of things there but he didn’t want to miss you winning the National Championship. By the way, Mom has breakfast waiting for you. I went into my room and went to bed. Sorry, I didn’t have time to let you know. I laughed and told her about Mike and how he was the only guy for me. When will you be home?”
“For sure, I’m leaving here on Monday morning and going to Beth’s and spending a few days with her. I went inside and enjoyed a huge breakfast. His house was about a hundred yards from his parents place. We all just laughed. I have to say, that’s a damn good looking horse.
