Jean’s Riding Horse
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Jean is eighteen years old and lives on a large farm. She is my cousin, and she owns a fine riding horse. She calls her horse Beauty. Beauty has white legs, a white spot on his head and another white spot near his tail. One August day Jean dressed in a pretty riding suit and went for a ride. When she came home, I was standing near the gate. I saw Jean ride toward the barn.
When she stopped a moment, the horse helped himself to some grass from the lawn. But he had time for just a mouthful. For as soon as he started to eat Jean got off the horse and led him to the barn. I think Beauty is like some children. He gets so hungry that he can’t wait for his dinner.