Lightning Letter

This is a letter to Lightning's mom who is very busy anticipating a new baby. So that Lightning had something active and special to do across the summer, he came to camp. We think it's appropriate to write a letter home.

Dear Mom,

I'm so glad you let me come to camp 'cause I've been makin' tons of new friends. It was rough with the horses at first. I was scared of Harry 'cause he didn't like me. He put his ears back and chased me around.

One time I jumped the fence and went into the pasture with the girls 'cause I thought they'd rescue me. Instead, they said, "Get a grip. If you think you're so special, then convince Harry. Stand up to him or you'll never like it here. We certainly aren't going to spend our time rescuing you."

So I swallowed hard, planted my feet and told Harry to cut it out and he leaves me alone now. We're best buds. The other day we ate next to each other in the pasture and guess what? He told me I was cool.

The campers came last Sunday. That changes the barn routines. There's groomin' and tackin' up every single day. The kids actually talk to me while they put my saddle on and do up my bridle. Doesn't matter though. It's kinda fun. You should hear the secrets they tell me.

Hey. Guess what? I don't get upset anymore when I'm in my stall. In fact I like it there. I get a chance to sleep and dream about all the pretty mares in the back paddock.

I really think one of them likes me. She smiles and winks at me sometimes. Her name is Thunder. She's cute, a little shorter than me. We could make a good team if she'd let me be her friend. We'd be Thunder and Lightning.

This is Tarrah. She rides me in lessons sometimes. We have fun together. Tarrah has her own horse, and believe it or not, she still likes me. A few other riders like me too. One of them said I was handsome and I blushed. We ride in the ring and we're doing trails.

Anyway, I'm being a good boy, Mom. I'm so glad I'm here. It's really fun. Thanks.