Old Friends

I have had the pleasure to bring home an old friend. Moon's Bonus Check aka Check was able to come back home after being gone for three years. I knew when I sold him it was the right thing to do, but I was so so happy to have such a wonderful friend in Linda Jefferies that made it possible for him to come back to my little girl. I owned Check for 10 years and won many a barrel races on him. Having Sierra sit in the saddle on him and learn how to be a barrel racers on a good old campaigner is such a thrill and an old friend of mine is even more awesome.  He has been there through many a good and bad times in my life and if he could tell stories on me... oh boy!!   But mostly he is solid and sane.. just what every little girl dreams of.  He constantly has his hammer cocked.. just in case she might at some point drop the reins and allow him to run. But at the same time is is constantly patient with her. It is such a wonderful combination. I just know as the year goes on I am gonna see her grow so so much. It is one of the most exciting times in my life with children. I have wanted to see my kids ride and now it is coming true and sharing it with my old friend Check just makes it icing on the cake. I couldn't be more proud of Sierra or of Check. This is what years of barrel racing is suppose to bring to you. A chance to share your legacy with your kids. ;o)