I started learning how to ride horses this year. This one's called Gratka, which is a derivation of the word 'gratis' (latin 'gratiis' meaning 'out of kindness'). 'Gratis' nowadays means 'free of charge'. In Polish, 'gratka' will be the word you use to describe something which was a really great opportunity, something you just had to grab as soon as you saw it because it was such a good deal. 'Ale gratka!' you might exclaim, when the universe gives you a present and asks for no extra charge. What luck!
Gratka is a nice horse, a bit round, a bit slow, and a bit lazy, but that's all right. I'm a beginner, I need a patient horse who doesn't mind a stupid rider.
-rodia
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I have never ridden a horse and I don't think I really want to, but I hope you are having a great time learning.
Cool looking horse.
Hope she's giving you good lessons.
Calma
Awwwww, I want to give her a hug! This makes me miss riding, too--I hope you're have fun at your lessons!
ReplyDeleteFuzzy horse! Like Sil this makes me miss horse-riding. I will hopefully get back into it soon. Have fun, Ro, and always get back on if you fall off. ;)
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ReplyDeleteLovely horsie, Ro Ro!! :D I agree with Sil, ya just wanna give her a big ol' hug.
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Oooo. I envy you, Ro. I wanna horse!
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