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Dude Ranch Cowgirl

She arrived from the big city wearing a red ten-gallon hat, and a denim stone-washed outfit which topped off her shiny new cowboy boots that were designed by Tucson Sue. This dude ranch cowgirl had a secret, she never rode a horse in her life, she knew it was time to learn the ropes, all her life she lived in the city, the closest she got to a horse was on T.V., it was a shame and a pity. Early next morning she arose, washed her face, brushed her teeth and combed her curly hair, carefully placing her tall hat on her head, she sauntered into the dining hall. looked around and decided to sit next to Fred. He was a cowpoke who roamed from town to town, grabbing jobs wherever he could working with horses, the young lady and Fred made small talk, she confessed she never rode a horse before, and didn't know the front end from the rear, he knew she was a city slicker and had to learn more. Fred took a liking to her right away, he told her that he had a perfect horse for her, her name was Ginger, a stawberry roan, the only problem was that she had a three-legged gait, would she mind learning on Ginger for her first time, she noticed that the cowpoke was handsome was this fate? She told him that her name was Cindy Lee, he liked the sound of her name and thought she was pretty, off on the trail they rode together, Ginger with her uneven trot headed straight into a tree branch, Knocking off the young lady from her saddle, She tumbled and fell and wished she was back at the ranch. Cindy Lee and Fred fell in love while she was on vacation, he taught her to ride and learn about horses, she was determined to hang on and not let go, Ginger was replaced by a quarter horse who knew leg commands, a palomino with lots of pride who on occasion would throw its rider against a fence and snort without demands. Fred and Cindy Lee decided to get hitched, a September wedding was planned with everyone invited, all the dude ranch staff and the entire small town, both rode their horses on their wedding day very much in love, she wore an old-fashioned lace dress with her boots, off they rode into the sunset together peaceful as a dove.

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