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A horse called Black Pearl won the Futurity! The rider, John Ward, took home the prize. What was that prize again…ooooh..mmmm….something like $100,000. It was amazing to watch the two of them. What a horse!

I have lots to say, but it’s midnight and I have to catch a way-too-early flight back to Seattle. Al and Amanda, you guys HAVE to be there next year. I mean it! It was so exciting. You can’t help but fall in love with at least a few of the horses. My absolute favorite was a horse called Mr. Playinstylish out of Playin Stylish and Tari Chick Gay. He was so cool during the herd work.

I think, of all the riders, I enjoyed watching Ken Wold the most. That guy can ride. I mean, they were all amazing to watch, but Ken was just out there riding the hell out of his horse. He’s on my list of heroes now for sure.

Since we were recently talking about stopping, I kinda had that on the brain going it, so I recorded 20 slides–one of each of the futurity finalists. I’ll make a short movie and post it asap.

Also, coolest the EVER, for some of the show, Les was in the row of seats above me so I got to hear his commentary. I learned so much this weekend. Know what else? I’m pretty sure I’m completely lost to this sport now. Is there anything more glorious than a cow horse?

Stand by for pictures and videos! I’ll have them coming your way soon!

Oh! Oh! Oh! And I got to meet Lyle Lovett! I almost fainted but held it together long enough to shake his hand.