Their Best Bud

Girls and horses. There has always been a mutual attraction. Even Barbie has her own horse. Same goes for Hailey. She loves horses and wants to learn to become a good rider. Ol' Bud is a roping horse who has worked hard and has now earned his semi-retirement. He spends his days grazing on good feed and dreaming about the ones that got away. Bud is also an overprotective, patient, grandkid guarding, experienced animal. He understands the need to take it slow with his young riders.

Hailey is a natural in the saddle. She practices her balance by keeping her arms out straight and doesn't miss a beat. Ol' Bud senses her relaxed manner and working together they are going to turn Hailey into a great horsewoman(girl).

Nathan is a bit more cautious and Bud can sense it so he takes care of Nathan at a slow and steady pace.

At the end of their ride, Grandpa Scott told them that the reason we were given Bud was because he bucked too many cowboys off. Hailey and Nathan believed the joke and it didn't even phase them. They trust Bud and he trusts them. That's what true horsemanship is all about.