Josie arrived a little after 8 A.M., which allowed me time to make sure I had everything I could possibly need to fetch a horse I didn’t know well.
I’d put more oil in the Expedition’s old engine, just in case, and brought low starch feed to entice her into the trailer if necessary. A lead rope with chain, one without a chain, a lunge line, a lunge whip, and travel boots were all stowed in the front compartment.
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There was still no word from Kathy by the time we set off at 8:10 A.M. With no idea where I’d be taking the mare, I was not in my happy place!
Mercifully the journey was uneventful. I filled the tank with gas a mile away from the racing barn so I wouldn’t have to stop en route going home. At 11 A.M., I pulled into the parking area, ready to climb out and collect my visi
