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Plowing With Horses

The horses hitched, the team stands ready The farmer’s hands on reins firm steady Prepared to work with heads held proud To challenge fields that lie unplowed. With gentle hands he guides the crew To plow the furrows straight and true At corners turn, a pure ballet These mighty steeds, grand Boulannais. All day long they mind their plowing Weather fair, daylight allowing The three of them all work as one The farmer and his team ‘til done

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Date: 11/18/2020 12:30:00 PM
Splendid write, Philip! Brought back fond memories of growing up on my Dad's farm in Indiana - he used horses for farming (so that gives you a hint of my age) - ha. Bob H
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Philip Mygatt
Date: 11/18/2020 1:42:00 PM
I loved watching the horse pulling contests at the country fairs in NH. The sounds of bells jingling, the way they worked together, all bring back fond memories. Thank you for you comments.

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