Most of you know Mina Ison so most have seen her riding "Bob" the last few
years. Well, they have been working on a few tricks in their spare time. Of course, his pasture mate is not quite as happy about things.
The Genito Trails Ride, hosted by Chyrel and Nelson Baird, made a very generous donation to Brodnax United Methodist Church. They had a great turn out and the rain held off till early Sunday morning. For photos of t
he Genito Trails ride checkoutIf you did'nt get to see the pictures from Qwik pix go to www.qwikpix4u.com and they can be ordered on line. He has lots of rides posted and can do most anything you need. Also checkout www.exposurphotography.com Exposur Photography is owned by a friend of Chyrel and Nelson Baird's. He asked could he come and just take some shots, and what great pictures he took. They are posted on his site. He also went along with the Park View Marching Band to New York and has some great pics. Lorrie Beth Thomas was on this trip.
Lots of Southside Saddle Club members went to the Eastern Shore Ride this spring. Great, Great ride.!!! Yes it cost $28. to cross the bridge one way but the trails are really wonderful. Checkout our pics. at http://picasaweb.google.com/oakcreekacres/EasternShoreRide2008
Photos from The Annual Sweetheart Ride, February 16, 2008 held at Jennifer 
Eden's. Members enjoyed a Seafood Buffet Dinner at Louisa's afterwards.
(These web albums seem to be easier for everyone to open, if not let us know)
http://picasaweb.google.com/oakcreekacres/SVSCTrailRideFeb16th2008
Southside Virginia Saddle Club would like to thank Mr. Edmonds and t
he Wright Family for the opportunity to ride their GREAT TRAILS!!! Thank you.
January's weather was so nice near our meeting date we decided to have a ride and meeting at the same time. Here are the pictures from that day.
http://picasaweb.google.com/oakcreekacres/SVSCJanuary12th2008Ride
At right: Andy Austin, Lena Wilkerson and Kevin Bottoms take a stroll to the local Tastee Freeze in Kenbridge, Va.
…Just a Horse
(Author Unknown)
From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a horse," or, "that's a lot of money for just a horse." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a horse." Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a horse." Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a horse," but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a horse," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a horse" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day. IF you, too, think it's "just a horse," then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise." "JUST A HORSE" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust and pure, unbridled joy. "JUST A HORSE" brings out the compassion and patience that makes me a better person. Because of "just a horse" I will rise early, take long walks, and look longingly into the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a horse," but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. "JUST A HORSE" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day. I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a horse,” but the thing that grants me humanity and keeps me from being "just a woman" (or “just a man”). So the next time you hear the phrase "just a horse," just smile—because they "just" don't understand.
And they smile...............