North Hills Hunt - Persia, IA, Feb. 22, 2014
This was my first hunt (ever) out in Persia, Iowa. I had just started riding English and my trainer, Carine Stava, invited me as her guest to ride with the North Hills Hunt. It was Rick's first hunt, too. He took these photos from the whoopee wagon.
It turned out to be a slow hunt, though I couldn't tell. Rick Lester was still the landowner at the time, and I am sorry that day was the first and last time we would ever meet.
I was so nervous, and I kept wanting to hold onto Josie's face-- a beginner's false sense of security.
I still remember what Rick L told me. "Give her some rein. She's a good horse. She'll take care of you." Then he smiled and gently patted Josie on the neck.
Read MoreIt turned out to be a slow hunt, though I couldn't tell. Rick Lester was still the landowner at the time, and I am sorry that day was the first and last time we would ever meet.
I was so nervous, and I kept wanting to hold onto Josie's face-- a beginner's false sense of security.
I still remember what Rick L told me. "Give her some rein. She's a good horse. She'll take care of you." Then he smiled and gently patted Josie on the neck.
