Hooves of the Horses

My life is good. I have a great family, a beautiful wife, the grace of God, and good horses. Horses seem to be the reoccurring theme in my life and on this recording. I first became attached to horses as a youngster. My dad's #1 rope horse was a swaybacked Quarter Horse mare we called Becky. She had a talent for giving my dad a good shot every time. She also had a knack for babysitting, which made her a much loved partner around the Gustafson ranch. My favorite pastime was to hop on Becky's back for off-roading adventures around our rural home. I enjoy writing about what inspires me. More and more it has been my friend equus caballus: the horse. When it comes time to chisel my tombstone, I hope the term horseman will be included to describe what I accomplished in this world. And more importantly, I hope it will be said that I was fair and kind to God's greatest beast.' - Wylie Gustafson  more