A Long Time Ago
This memory formed my love for horses30 total reviews
Comment from Wendy G
Yes, those were special and profound memories. How delightful that it led to your rescuing and caring for abused and neglected horses. What a beautiful heart of compassion, and on behalf of all the horses, I thank you! Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2024
Yes, those were special and profound memories. How delightful that it led to your rescuing and caring for abused and neglected horses. What a beautiful heart of compassion, and on behalf of all the horses, I thank you! Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 10-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2024
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Thank you for reading and commenting. I rescued dogs and cats, too.
Comment from Brenda Strauser
I enjoyed reading your first memory of horses. The story was very descriptive and well written. I could follow along easily. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2024
I enjoyed reading your first memory of horses. The story was very descriptive and well written. I could follow along easily. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 09-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2024
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Thank you for reading and commenting. It means a lot to me.
Comment from Ulla
Oh, can so understand why this would be a memory to stand out. I can so identify with you and your love for horses. I have had a few in my lifetime and used to compete in dressage.
What a lovely first memory. All the best of luck. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2024
Oh, can so understand why this would be a memory to stand out. I can so identify with you and your love for horses. I have had a few in my lifetime and used to compete in dressage.
What a lovely first memory. All the best of luck. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 09-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2024
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Thank you. It is my favorite memory. I always wished Dad had kept at least one of the horses, but I suppose it wasn't practical for him to do so.
Comment from Sharon Elwell
This piece brought back memories of my grandfather and his horses. I loved riding his patient old horse, Kid, and your memory nailed the feeling exactly. Well done!
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2024
This piece brought back memories of my grandfather and his horses. I loved riding his patient old horse, Kid, and your memory nailed the feeling exactly. Well done!
Comment Written 09-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2024
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Thank you. So, you can understand why this is a favorite memory.
Comment from gansach
What a wonderful memory to have and a great entry for the First Memory writing prompt. I too, love horses and have fond memories of reading about them, riding them, and wishing I could have one. Great job!
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2024
What a wonderful memory to have and a great entry for the First Memory writing prompt. I too, love horses and have fond memories of reading about them, riding them, and wishing I could have one. Great job!
Comment Written 09-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2024
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Thank you. They are beautiful, intelligent animals. They often bond with their owners in the same way as other pets.
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
What a lovely memory, Mystery Writer. I know that smell of horses and it's distinctive and comforting. I'm glad the experience lead you to a love of horses that's endured the years.
Best of luck in the contest,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2024
What a lovely memory, Mystery Writer. I know that smell of horses and it's distinctive and comforting. I'm glad the experience lead you to a love of horses that's endured the years.
Best of luck in the contest,
Rhonda
Comment Written 09-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2024
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Thank you. I'm sure there are a lot of folks on this site who love that horsy smell.
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Indeed!!
Comment from Jodi Ann Anderson
What a great first memory! What a great picture too! How cool to have such a nice memory such as this. I love your little story, and good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2024
What a great first memory! What a great picture too! How cool to have such a nice memory such as this. I love your little story, and good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 09-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2024
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Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. It means a lot to me.
Comment from Bill Schott
This story, A Long Time Ago, is a great one to hold on to. The love of horses seems organic when the family used them to farm. It is a terrific memory brought to us.
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
This story, A Long Time Ago, is a great one to hold on to. The love of horses seems organic when the family used them to farm. It is a terrific memory brought to us.
Comment Written 09-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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Thank you. I have always loved horses, and maybe this early memory contributed to that.
Comment from Deborah Dybowski
This sounds like a good memory for a lifetime. I like the sentence with
"the jingle of harness and clip-clop of horse's hooves." It's descriptive.
There are two errors for correction. The second paragraph, My daddy begins a new sentence and needs to have a capital letter for the word,
my. Also, nineteen-fourteen-nine. I think you want nineteen forty-nine or 1949.
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
This sounds like a good memory for a lifetime. I like the sentence with
"the jingle of harness and clip-clop of horse's hooves." It's descriptive.
There are two errors for correction. The second paragraph, My daddy begins a new sentence and needs to have a capital letter for the word,
my. Also, nineteen-fourteen-nine. I think you want nineteen forty-nine or 1949.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2024
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Thank you for catching the errors. I will edit my story and correct it.
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Trying to be helpful.
Comment from jessizero
This was a great story about a memory. I am surprised that your memory was so clear since you had to have been so young. I look forward to more about your love of horses. :) Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2024
This was a great story about a memory. I am surprised that your memory was so clear since you had to have been so young. I look forward to more about your love of horses. :) Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2024
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Thank you. I think the horses made a lasting impression on my young mind.