My life is good. I
have a great family, a beautiful wife, the grace of God, and good horses.
Horses seem to be the reoccurring theme in my life and on this recording.
I first became attached to horses as a youngster. My dad's #1 rope horse
was a swaybacked Quarter Horse mare we called "Becky." She
had a talent for giving my dad a good shot every time. She also had a
knack for babysitting, which made her a much loved partner around the
Gustafson ranch. My favorite pastime was to hop on Becky's back for off-roading
adventures around our rural home.
I enjoy writing about what inspires me. More and more it has been my
friend equus caballus: the horse. When it comes time to chisel my tombstone,
I hope the term "horseman" will be included to describe what
I accomplished in this world. And more importantly, I hope it will be
said that I was fair and kind to God's greatest beast.
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