Cowgirls and Cowboys

People at school always ask me "Why do you ride horses?" I just tell them because when I ride, it boosts my self-esteem. They always say, "Oh, then you're a cowgirl." I reply, "No, you don't have to be a cowboy or a cowgirl to ride a horse. You just have to love horses and riding." They sometimes ask how I fit in at Westernaires if I'm not a cowgirl. I tell them that everyone in Westernaires is willing to give you a chance to fit in and most people become great friends. Everyone in Westernaires are nice people.

I would like to say thank you to a lot of people for making Westernaires special for me. Courtney Sarris gave me the information and if it weren't for her, I probably never would have wanted to join Westernaires so bad. Bonnie Krone, for giving me the "You can find that horse by yourself", and not letting anyone help me find it. If it weren't for that I'd probably never be able to tell one horse from the other in the pasture. Marcy Reninger, Sandy Skelton, Carol Williams, Jeanine McCollom and Tara Luchau for being great Westernaires moms. I would also like to thank all my wonderful friends who, even if we have disagreements, we're still friends in the end. The most important people I have to thank are: Christine, Kay and Frank Yates, for giving me the best opportunity of using Rhett and Apple. I've always wanted to become an owner, but I never thought my dream would come true. But most importantly, my mom, Kathie Moore. If it weren't for her, I'd never be able to do Westernaires. I love my mom lots and want to say thanks a bunch. If you weren't added in this, like if you're a mom or dad or an instructor, I'd like to thank you, too.

Falyn Foster