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were aching, my quads were shot. I imagined my- plained how to get on and off a horse, how to
self galloping away with Enrica, calling out in my make it go, how to make it stop. But Lisa and
best Italian, “Avanti, Amigo!” But unfortunately, I Steve paid no attention, they were too busy try-
never got out of the corral. ing on every duster (an oilskinned coat) and cow-
A few years later, I went to a beautiful dude boy hat, both ours to borrow for the ride. The
ranch in Montana which, happily, didn’t accept video ended, Kelly led us to our horses, and I
kids under 16. Finally, I’d be able to horseback mounted easily. “Hey,” Lisa called out, “how do I
ride properly – western style. I showed up at the get on this horse?” I was livid. If they’d watched
appointed time and met Kelly, a young wrangler the video, they’d know.
who said another couple would be joining us. We started up the trail: Kelly first, then me,
Twenty minutes went by. The couple, Lisa and then Steve, Lisa at the back.
Steve, finally showed up and didn’t apologize for “Nice horsey,” I heard her say behind me. “Yes, I
being late. I instantly disliked them. know you love me, horsey, and I love you, too.
We were to watch a 15-minute video which ex- Yes, I can feel your soul and you feel mine. You

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