County Fair Memories
12 Aug 2010 Leave a Comment
What do you remember about the County Fair? Do you have a favorite exhibit that you love to attend? What about all that great Fair food! Oh I remember the lemon shake ups and my favorite, sugar waffles.
Growing up, I spent my summers getting my pony ready for the County Fair. I would get my big belly pony slimmed down to a slender show pony . I spent alot of time brushing the winter hair off, mucking stalls and working hard. Yes, it was hands on dirty work but I loved it.
Then came the County Fair in late summer. I remember the excitement of taking my pony to the fair and all the tackle that needed to go along. I had a name plate for her stall and a big tackle box with her name printed on the front.
Her name you ask? Dynomite! She was small but mighty and she loved the excitement of the Fair too. She would neigh with excitement as we pulled the horse trailer up to the stables. Then there would be the symphony of other horses responding to her. It was as if she was saying “Dynomite is here! Hello friends!”
Today I live in town. No horses, no smelly barn and no Dynomite. I miss her very much at fair time. I enjoy remembering all my wonderful days with her and cherish the hours spent getting her ready for the County Fair.
