Al C. 1,428 #1 Posted July 23, 2021 I’ve never attended the annual Wheel Horse Show. There’s always been a higher priority. But every year the pictures of the event tell the real story of our legacy … it’s the kids. It’s hard to image what the difference is that these machines make in their lives, but there is no question that it influences them and hard to believe in anything but a very positive way. Our granddaughter … her first ride and her latest ride. 3 4 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,465 #2 Posted July 23, 2021 Very good Al teach them young. That way they will not go to big box stores and buy there junk. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #3 Posted July 23, 2021 And don't forget the 68 year old kids like me. 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al C. 1,428 #4 Posted July 23, 2021 And when they turn 16, get their driver’s license, maybe they’ll have more respect for their vehicles and be better/safer drivers. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,846 #5 Posted July 23, 2021 We enter this world with no knowledge of anything. Kids only know what they are taught. Up to a certain age anyway. If you can get them interested in something that truly excites them, at a young age, when the teen years come, and they are influenced by their peers, the influence won't be as great. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al C. 1,428 #6 Posted July 23, 2021 Can’t agree more!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,910 #7 Posted July 23, 2021 It’s amazing watching their face as they figure things out too. I watch and let my girls get into sticky situations on occasion just to see what they do to get out, if they help each other, if they figure out a way... 5 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #8 Posted July 23, 2021 You need to get her, and you, to the big show... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,722 #9 Posted July 24, 2021 9 hours ago, roadapples said: You need to get her, and you, to the big show... @roadapples I totally agree! For me it’s like an annual pilgrimage to the big show. The biggest bunch of like minded people you’ll ever meet! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,600 #10 Posted July 24, 2021 Lucky kid… Lucky Grandpa… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 3,004 #11 Posted July 25, 2021 Always remember you are the keeper of Bowtie's great looking SK-486. At the time, if he had not live so far away it would be in my garage now. Kid's are looking good on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al C. 1,428 #12 Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, clueless said: Always remember you are the keeper of Bowtie's great looking SK-486. At the time, if he had not live so far away it would be in my garage now. Kid's are looking good on it. Will never forget. Underneath the hood is a sticker with the mileage (hours) when I received it - in memory of him. Believe me, it receives TLC. Have to be careful, wife doesn’t get jealous. May notice, tires have been replaced and upgraded, electrical refurbished, head gasket, points, plugs, belts, condenser, seat, and air filter are all new. It’s probably in as good of condition as it was in 1982. Edited July 26, 2021 by Al C. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
