I was leafing through Art of the American Indian Frontier: The Chandler-Pohrt Collection by David W. Penney today, and came across a mirror board that resembles an example I’d posted earlier. Just wanted to share this one along with it’s provenance.
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I was out riding today at my friend’s barn, and I had to share this goofy picture of her miniature donkeys, Stewie and Drew. So not exactly horses, but almost 
Normally the horses and donkeys are outside, but it is supposed to get wicked hot and humid here today.
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I was getting my groceries tonight, and due to construction on the interstate bypass, I chose to do a different detour than usual. I decided to drive down some roads through the Amish areas. I grew up in a small town in the middle of Amish country so they’re not unusual to me (my dad even hired them to work on his store buildings), but haven’t lately been out much that way. All their horses were out, and lots had babies. These guys all started running towards the barn, probably dinner time, as I was driving by.
Then these Belgian workhorses were right up by the road, so I had to stop and take a picture.
It was such a beautiful evening, and the corn is super high, so it was a really pretty Indiana drive.
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I wanted share a few photos from today’s time spent with the family. Two of my young nieces are head over boots with barrel racing, and today was spent at a small arena working on pattern and control. We’re not logging 14/15 second runs, yet, but they’re loving it. 
I was also able to catch up with a dear family friend, Beth Ann Biber, who rides non pro derby out West.
She was pretty proud of her showing of Burning Investment in the 2025 100X 4-Year-Old Non Pro Stakes in Tulsa.
It took some prying, but I was able to get this lovely photo from her, as well.
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Time well spent I’d say.
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Good stuff, Aaron! Those are some happy kids and good looking horses. Love the dark Paint! 
We start’em young too. Our children were trail riding their own horse at age 5. Here is my 21 month old niece and daughter sharing a cowgirl moment. 
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What a great photo, Tom! Thank you for sharing. Those are some lovely cowgirls atop beautiful horses.
The Palomino hitched at the trailer in the first photo is Lakota, he gets a bit buddy sour when he’s separated from Lainey, the dark Paint mare you pointed out.
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Copy that. I get buddy sour when I’m separated from my horse too long. 
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Beautiful horses and great pics @Ravenscry and @TAH! All of those kids are so cute. Bonding with a horse is like nothing else. Start em young, and keep on till we are old!
I know very little about barrel racing (did a little bit for fun at a ranch once), but riding is wonderful no matter what kind. I only rode one Palomino through the years (when I was a kid), and he was definitely grumpy. Dumped me twice in the mud in the warm up ring at a show.
They are all beautiful horses, but that dapple gray with the black mane is amazing. I love how they start a dark dapple gray and then get whiter as they age.
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It’s definitely solitary in just how special it is, as you mention Zia, nothing else compares.
Again, I’m with you. Our family has trail ridden and hunted on horseback for years, and those girls have dabbled in English, but they’ve discovered Western suits them.
Lakota will be traded for either a Bay or Buckskin in the near future, as he’s a bit hot blooded for the girls. 
I was just replying to your question about the dapple that Beth had shown, then I saw your edit.
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I love them when they are that darker dapple gray.
Oh I understand hot blooded horses! Stay away from Thoroughbreds (they aren’t really used for western riding anyway); they really can keep you on your toes (or your rear unfortunately).
I love buckskins, but they aren’t seen as much with Hunter/jumpers, although my mom rode one for years.
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