Thursdays Thoughts, Dad's Saddle

This is Dad's saddle.  I posted pictures of it for this last Sunday Still's

 challenge and was going to write about it, but tears came easier then words.

It's a working man's saddle, no silver or frills.   Built strong for ranch roping

and comfort.  It's smooth to the touch, almost soft from the countless hours he rode it

and carries a few battle scares.

Dad had it custom built in the late 60's a necessary extravagant's for a 

ranch manager, only making  $400.00 a month.  One of the few

prized positions he allowed himself and still beautiful.

It was the last saddle he ever rode, it is the saddle I ride and tough my kids on.

  I hope someday it will find it's was onto the back of some old 

gentle horse, with his great grand kids in tow.