Pretty April Babe
We both learned something new38 total reviews
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
What a miraculous story about a horse who had a stubborn approach for its trainer. And finally gave in...I love to watch horses when they do their little prancing and dancing at the arena.
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2022
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What a miraculous story about a horse who had a stubborn approach for its trainer. And finally gave in...I love to watch horses when they do their little prancing and dancing at the arena.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2022
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Thank you and thanks for the six stars. I appreciate them. April was a difficult animal but she came out okay. Hugs.
Comment from the13thpoet
Hello Prettybluebird a good day to you. I hope this finds you well. I enjoyed your story, it just goes to show that no matter how much you think you know, there is always more to learn. Good job and good luck!
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2022
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Hello Prettybluebird a good day to you. I hope this finds you well. I enjoyed your story, it just goes to show that no matter how much you think you know, there is always more to learn. Good job and good luck!
Comment Written 15-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2022
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Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. Hugs
Comment from John Ciarmello
What a beautiful horse, PBB. Your story behind April is well written and shows your perseverance and dedication to her. My dad always had pacers at Saratoga raceway, and I worked in the barns as a young boy. I have never lost respect for these beautiful creatures. I've been bitten and stepped on a few times, so I understand the wrath, lol. I loved this story. Best, JohnC.
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2022
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What a beautiful horse, PBB. Your story behind April is well written and shows your perseverance and dedication to her. My dad always had pacers at Saratoga raceway, and I worked in the barns as a young boy. I have never lost respect for these beautiful creatures. I've been bitten and stepped on a few times, so I understand the wrath, lol. I loved this story. Best, JohnC.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2022
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Thank you. April was a difficult horse. She had no respect for anyone or anything. Hugs.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Nice story. Very well told. Good work.
I'll bet that your gentle way still works for most horses.
If I remember right, Monte Williams tells a very interesting book titled, I think, 'The man Who Whispers to Horses' (not 'The Horse Whisperer')
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2022
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Nice story. Very well told. Good work.
I'll bet that your gentle way still works for most horses.
If I remember right, Monte Williams tells a very interesting book titled, I think, 'The man Who Whispers to Horses' (not 'The Horse Whisperer')
Best wishes.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2022
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Thank you. John Lyon's method is not cruel in any way. It simply wears the horse down until she accepts the trainer as the alpha animal and wants to bond with them. Hugs
Comment from Raul1
I think that in this story you truly have spoken those true words. The teacher needs a teacher and it is so true. I believe you. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2022
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I think that in this story you truly have spoken those true words. The teacher needs a teacher and it is so true. I believe you. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 14-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2022
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Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. Hugs
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You're welcome!
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I'm happy April finally decided to be cooperative. I have often wondered why some animals are just plan ornery. LOL I enjoyed reading and want to wish you the very best with this contest.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2022
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Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I'm happy April finally decided to be cooperative. I have often wondered why some animals are just plan ornery. LOL I enjoyed reading and want to wish you the very best with this contest.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2022
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Thank you. April turned out to be a very nice horse but she always needed an experienced rider. Some horses are like that and will never be a child's horse. Hugs.
Comment from Jesse James Doty
This was a pretty good story but it went on too long about April's orneriness. My suggestion would be to shorten the first paragraph and maybe a few of the other paragraphs too. I loved when you got to how you broke her in and more about how the teacher affected you would be in order.
Otherwise, it was enjoyable to read and I would love to learn more.
Jesse
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2022
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This was a pretty good story but it went on too long about April's orneriness. My suggestion would be to shorten the first paragraph and maybe a few of the other paragraphs too. I loved when you got to how you broke her in and more about how the teacher affected you would be in order.
Otherwise, it was enjoyable to read and I would love to learn more.
Jesse
Comment Written 14-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2022
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Thank you. The general idea was to make the reader understand how some horses are more difficult than others. I would have loved to explain more but the contest had a 500 word limit. Hugs.
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I suggested you use fewer words and shorten your paragraphs, not lengthen them.
Oh well,
Jesse
Comment from Bill Schott
Pretty April Babe is a neat story that proves that learning never ends. Necessity is the mother of invention, just as it is the opening for new and better techniques to accomplish what is needed. Well told and an important reminder to keep the gifts going to the goal.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2022
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Pretty April Babe is a neat story that proves that learning never ends. Necessity is the mother of invention, just as it is the opening for new and better techniques to accomplish what is needed. Well told and an important reminder to keep the gifts going to the goal.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2022
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Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the story.
Comment from Paul McFarland
A nice story the illustrates the fact that animals have personalities. Horses are very intelligent, so I am sure that they could be a handful if they had a mind to.
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022
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A nice story the illustrates the fact that animals have personalities. Horses are very intelligent, so I am sure that they could be a handful if they had a mind to.
Comment Written 13-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022
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Thank you. Every horse I worked with was different. Some were fearful, some were calm, and then there was April. If she was a wild horse she probably would have been the dominant lead mare. She was willful and stubborn as well as just plain mean. Hugs.
Comment from mermaids
She is a pretty horse despite not having a good disposition. This is a marvelous story of overcoming a challenge and what a challenge it was. This is an excellent teaching tale for the contest.
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022
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She is a pretty horse despite not having a good disposition. This is a marvelous story of overcoming a challenge and what a challenge it was. This is an excellent teaching tale for the contest.
Comment Written 13-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2022
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Thank you. April was a tough nut to crack, but with the new method, I got it done. Hugs