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Diamond_Dog

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9. Laurie never fails to impress me.

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sun Jan 11, 2026, 09:28 AM

6 hrs ago

It must take lots of understanding, know-how, and bravery to train a horse from scratch like that. She’s a marvel.

Kate is a beauty. Thanks for the photo essay, George!

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Saturday's Horses -- Kate's Story Part III -- Kate's First Ride January, 2010. [View all] George McGovern Friday OP

Kate appears to have been easy to train. SheltieLover Friday #1

Yw SL! She was more "trainable" than some. But Kate could have her moments. Ty! George McGovern Yesterday #3

My goodness, Kate was a beautiful horse. Thank you. Laurie, the Horse Whisperer. LoisB Yesterday #2

Hearing your kind words Laurie smiled wide. Thank You Lois! George McGovern Yesterday #4

I have the utmost admiration for Laurie. LoisB Yesterday #5

Thank You. Me too. George McGovern Yesterday #6

Wonderful photos & story. Grumpy Old Guy 20 hrs ago #7

Oh you're welcome Grumpy Old Guy. Thank You! George McGovern 17 hrs ago #8

Laurie never fails to impress me. Diamond_Dog 6 hrs ago #9

You're welcome Diamond_Dog! Laurie saw your comments, smiled and said to George McGovern 5 hrs ago #10