Tyler heads Tequila northeast after they go over the rise as they leave from the ranch.
Northeast will take him to the town of Silver Lake. With heat waves simmering off of the trail, it feels like they are riding on top of a stove. He will not travel too far before he makes camp. After what he just experienced, he is not in the best of moods.
Riding for a spell, estimating they are close to five miles from the ranch this should be enough for a safe distance.
Spotting a cluster of trees, he moves Tequila slowly over to where they stand. Stretching from the saddle, Tyler notices there have been more than a few campsites made here in the past. Seeing fresh water running in a nearby stream this is a perfect place to stop for the night. There is enough of a grazing area for Tequila and a good field of vision all the way around if any one should come by. “This is the place for the night girl. I know it’s very early for us to make camp but I’m bushed and you can probably use the rest too.” Tequila whinnies.
Wearily he steps down, loosens the saddle cinch, and removes Tequila’s saddle and blanket. He takes off her bridle and puts on a regular halter. Next he clips a twenty foot lead rope to her halter and walks her to the stream to drink. When she finishes he moves her to the center of a good grazing spot and stakes her to the ground. Carefully Tyler lifts her hooves looking for stones and cleans them with a hoof pick. Taking a brush from his saddle bag, he begins giving her a good grooming which she loves. Tequila turns her head and gives him a big long sigh. “Spoiled horse.”
After the brushing, he moves over to a tall wide tree trunk, sitting next to it gives him some good shade. Even though feeling hungry he needs to pause and think about what he just saw and how it might relate to another incident he is aware of. Sensing he is feeling more than sorrow right now. He is down right angry about what he had to do back there. Something is definitely wrong around these parts and the local sheriff should be informed.
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