05/27/2020
Parents, let your sons and daughters grow up to be cowboys and cowgirls.
They will learn quickly and repeatedly that life isnāt fair, that hard work is often trumped by Lady Luck, and that every defeat, no matter how terrible, is temporary. Let them dream big and kick on. Let them learn confidence, grace and grit. Let them build big muscles and strong backs.
Let them grow up in the barn. Let them learn that buckets always need filling and stalls need cleaning, even when itās raining, even when itās frozen, even when they have a different idea for how the day should go.
Teach them to drive trucks, trailers and ATVs. Teach them to change tires, wrap legs and give shots. When they leave a spur mark, or a bit rub, or a bandage bow, let them deal with the set back as it will only teach them patience and to build back up again with care.
Let them grow up with horses and with good horse people, because it will teach them to be humble, to be resilient, and to be brave. ā„ļø