We must organize ourselves

Without organization there is only chaos, confusion and despair...
“Despair is the price one pays for self-awareness. Look deeply into life, and you'll always find despair.” ― Irvin D. Yalom, When Nietzsche Wept
"When dealing with horses and dawgs, despair is an emotion that cannot be sustained." ― Richard A. Pierce, Battle of Big Dry Wash


The Family went to Don Donnelly's D-Spur Ranch on the Peralta Trail Road

Ruth, Rick, Judy and I went there way back in the early 80s when it was near the Gold Canyon Resort.
Jamie's bunch, Rachel, Jorge, Judy and I did a breakfast ride from the old place. See Breakfast Ride!
On this day Jamie, Paula, Olivia, Hilary and Rachel rode off whilst Judy and Dick waited at the barn...


Back in class...

Instructions are important...


  • Hilary mounts up

    not too far to fall if it were to happen!

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  • Paula likes to ride..

    Never seems to get sore!

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  • All ready to go...

    Awaiting the rest of the group...

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  • Looks like she fits...

    Another way to have fun in the sun.

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Toes go in first! Toes go in first! Toes go in first! Toes go in first!

Of course Olivia knows that, Yep-er-doodle... that works everytime...


  • Whats up Doc?

    We be ready, and you?/p>

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  • Me too...

    Nice trip

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  • Don't play in the street!

    In the real desert...

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Finally organized...

Rachel, Hilary, Olivia, Jamie, Judy and Paula


  • An hour or two in the desert

    Going to get off now...

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  • Waiting our turn

    Easy off isn't just for ovens.

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  • Got a camera, took pictures?

    Had a good time anyhow...

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Back to the barn...

Butt-sore once again...



A photo by Richard Aaron Pierce in Monument Valley
© Richard Aaron Pierce