So I look back for 60 years to my old bay horse star...
Hard mouthed, a galloper just the thing,
at 5 what speed and power....
My chestnut pony stallion was a pig rooter with the best,...
Got dumped when I relaxed a bit, to ride him was my test....
Bronco Don loved a spirited horse he said ...
He taught me riding some...
Don't let em bloody drop their head ,...
hang on, with the horse be one!...
You feed a horse some chaff and oats ...
Its spirit lifts with power...
City folk say don't be a goat ...
Coil springs the pigroot hour....
Dons droving horses always got a feed...
Of chaff and oats for strength ...
Horses ridden every day would need...
quart of oats, strong horses meant....
Try it if you ride very well.....Don Johnson..
So you would saddle this springy horse and take it for a lead at the canter,
it would buck with the saddle and get the hoops out of it for the days work.
Then you would tighten the girth strap and mount a lively horse.
Never underestimate a lively horse.....Don Johnson :)
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My heart pounds against my chest,
But I'll keep going I'll never rest.
Until the thieves are all shot down,
They'll never steal The Gypsy Crown.
My mare rides forward, I'll not look back,
Only cheese and bread I did pack.
Days may pass, but I'll not frown,
They'll never steal The Gypsy Crown.
I travel through thickmist and fog,
My only companiions, a horse and dog.
A lonely ride, the trail to town,
They'll never steal The Gypsy Crown.
I hear them coming, but I'll not wait,
The crown will be saved, it's not too late.
Maybe my luck will come around,
They'll never steal The Gypsy Crown.
Into a clearing; dog, horse and me,
Today is the day I make history.
I throw it in the river, I watch as it drowns,
They'll never steal The Gypsy Crown.
I'll not tell you, I'll take the secret with my death,
But I'll give you a warning with my last breathe.
Do not search, It will not be found,
You'll never steal The Gypsy Crown