So give me a stretch of plain
As far as the eye can see.
Then behind a flowing mane,
Well mounted you will find me.
I will race the clouds on high
With the wind running by my side.
Upon a mighty steed , I'll fly.
Will be more than a dream, I ride.
Yonder distance the clouds disappear.
The hoofbeats too will grow faint.
The challenge has erased all fear,
To the horizon there is no restraint.
I will return, show no remorse.
Each passing cloud will bring another
I've thoroughly enjoyed this far flung course
And that fine horse I rode, has a brother.
Larry B. Reinhold February 27, 2015
One Great Heart
When you take the sensible mind of a capable horseman combined with the mind of a good horse… You have the sum total of one “Great Heart”. There is very little that equals that experience.
Larry B. Reinhold
Chasing Horses...
"Chasing horses"
"Hearts pounding... nostrils flaring... breathing is fierce.
And sweat beading down... Pretty much the same for the horses."
Larry B. Reinhold
The Wind of heaven...
“The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears.”
Lamentations 3:22-24
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him.”
HOOFBEATS AND PRAIRIE BREEZES
PHOTO”GRAPHICS” FROM THE RANCH
DAKOTA RAINBOW PHOTOGRAPHY
#605 Day
#605Day
South Dakota... One of twelve states that has a single area code
A Beautiful Sunday on the Ranch
"Here's looking at you, kid"
A beautiful Sunday on the Ranch.
Pendleton and Carhartt
As we rode out to gather for branding yesterday, fog was settling in from nearly every direction. One appreciated the Pendleton wool coats and Carhartt jackets that were the apparel of the early daylight hours. Riding the the nearly two mile stretch to the far end of the pasture made for good conversation time as well as silent reflection.
Horse Sense
"When in doubt, let your horse do the thinkin'."
HOOFBEATS AND PRAIRIE BREEZES
From the wild bunch on the Lonetree.
PHOTO”GRAPHICS” FROM THE RANCH
DAKOTA RAINBOW PHOTOGRAPHY
Paint
Who would want to 'paint the town' when you can choose a paint on the prairie?"
Larry B. Reinhold
Smile
"Somedays, it is easy to smile.
Everyday needs a smile.
And a new day is worth a smile.”
Larry B. Reinhold
Gotta have a little fun
Gotta have a little fun….
A Strong Fascination
"Nowhere, not even at sea, does a man feel more lonely than when riding over the far-reaching, seemingly never-ending plains; and after a man has lived a little while on or near them, their very vastness and loneliness and their melancholy monotony have a strong fascination for him."
Teddy Roosevelt... Police Commissioner, Outdoorsman, Rancher, President
HOOFBEATS AND PRAIRIE BREEZES
From the rising of the sun
unto the going down of the same the LORD'S name
is to be praised.
Psalm 113:3 The Bible
Photo by Robin Lee Reinhold
HOOFBEATS AND PRAIRIE BREEZES
THE ROUNDPEN FEATURING MARTY LEGGETT
Photos by Robin Lee Reinhold
HOOFBEATS & PRAIRIE BREEZES
"Anyone can race their horse to the barn,
but to ride away with a watchful eye and have their horse with ears forward... Well, they are the ones that can ride with me."
Larry B. Reinhold
Photo of Kiersten by Robin Lee Reinhold
HOOFBEATS & PRAIRIE BREEZES
"Is it a dream.... or a dream of a dream"
Herefords on the Lonetree
HOOFBEATS & PRAIRIE BREEZES
The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders;
where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.
Psalm 65:8
PHOTO BY THE REINHOLDS