A Cowgirl's Story Page #2

How can you be so sure?

That god is watching over her?

I believe it in my heart.

He is.

Is there any actual proof?

Well, sometimes, dusty,

the only thing

that can lift us up,

the only thing that can see us

through those difficult times,

is the simple act

of having faith.

See, faith comes from the heart,

not just from the mind.

It's not mathematical.

It's not rational.

You just feel it.

You know it.

And the most important thing

about faith

is it's all or nothing.

You can't do faith halfway.

Mmm, I knew you were gonna

say something like that.

Well, you asked.

Let's go.

Okay.

Thanks, Gramps.

Hey.

Hey, cowgirl.

What are you gonna sign up for?

Honestly?

I'm not too excited

about any of them.

Yeah, me neither.

Equestrian drill team?

Yes, ma'am.

What exactly is that?

It's a horse riding team.

We do drills, perform at rodeos,

football games, stuff like that.

Well, I don't exactly see

a groundswell of demand

for such a group.

Do you?

Before there was Starbucks,

we didn't know

that we needed it, right?

Mrs. Preston,

as you know,

I am having a very tough time

right now.

With my mom being deployed

in a combat war zone,

I am just looking for something

to keep me occupied.

How many girls to a team?

A minimum of eight.

Well, if you can get

eight girls to sign up,

you can have your team.

Yes!

But there are

no school funds left.

So whatever the costs

for this team,

you'll have to cover

on your own.

Absolutely, of course.

That is exactly

what sponsors are for.

I promise

you will not regret this.

Hmm.

Hi. Would y'all like to sign up

for the equestrian drill team?

Um, no.

Like, giddyup.

Yippie Yi-yo ki-yay,

whatever.

Hi. Would you like to sign up

for the equestrian drill team?

No, thanks.

Do you ride?

Yeah, a little.

Well, then this would be

perfect for you.

No, thanks.

Hey.

Hey.

What's an equestrian drill team?

Oh, it's doing maneuvers

on horseback.

Well, I'd kill myself.

Why are you making that face?

Are you trying to guilt me

into joining?

No.

Yeah, you think

I owe you just 'cause

you took the blame for me

the other day.

I would never do that.

Mm.

Look, cowgirl, I do owe you,

but I'm not getting on no horse.

No way.

Don't sign up

for anything else yet, okay?

So you can at least

think about it.

Fine.

Not every girl grows up

loving horses, dusty.

Yeah, some girls like pigs.

Thank you for that.

That was fun, wasn't it?

I'm gonna be honest.

I think we ought to cut you down

on the cookies.

You're a little bit bigger.

It's the truth.

You know what I don't

understand?

Those kids.

They don't get it.

I don't think they understand

how much fun it would be.

If only they could see

you and me in action.

That's it.

You are a genius!

Yes, you are.

She's always holding

her glasses,

like just get

a pair of contacts.

Look at that.

You can't bring

a horse on campus.

This is star.

He's me promotional tool.

The basketball team

has a basketball hoop,

so we figured

why not have a horse

for the equestrian drill team?

There is no

equestrian drill team.

Sign-ups are over

in an hour, dusty.

And so far,

you're the only name

on the list.

And me.

I'd like to sign up

for the team.

I'd like to sign up too.

I mean, if it's okay

for someone like me to join.

Of course.

My dad is in the army too.

I mean, I don't know

a ton about horses,

but I could learn.

I'll do it!

Me too.

Sure, sounds fun.

We want to join the team!

Giddyup!

Well, good luck.

You're gonna need it.

We have a team!

Here, guys, come meet star.

You each have

your own horse now,

courtesy of our

first official sponsor,

Mr. Sage carver

of the carver stables.

Hello, girls.

And, gentlemen.

Here is Jason carver.

He's his son and will be

helping us out.

Howdy.

This is my horse, star.

He knows me better

than any person

in the entire the world.

Now, remember,

a horse is pure of heart,

so you gotta be the same...

No agendas, no games.

Respect your horse,

look after your horse,

and he or she

will literally die for you.

Okay, ladies,

first things first.

Let's get up beside our horses,

put your reins in your hand,

put your foot in your stirrup,

and pull yourself straight up.

Just like that.

Just put it right there.

Hold on, hold on, hold on.

There's something wrong

with my horse.

The only thing wrong

with that horse is you.

Big pull. You ready?

One, two, three, pull!

Come on.

You got it.

Oh, big pull.

I'm good.

All right.

Looking good, Savanah.

Thanks, miss dusty.

So are we even now, cowgirl?

Oh, I reckon so.

But let's be real...

Do friends really need

to keep track?

I reckon not.

Heh-heh-heh.

I think I'm gonna have

a sore butt tomorrow.

Oh, you are most definitely

going to have

a sore butt tomorrow.

Yay.

This is why you're

the pooper scooper

and I'm the rider.

Are these

for that throwing game?

It's a shoe for the horse.

Horses wear shoes?

They do.

Baa!

Dusty, I know you did this.

You better watch your back,

because one good prank

deserves another.

Okay, okay.

I've been warned.

Nicely played, Dale.

Baa!

So, I did some research,

and I think that this place

might want to sponsor us.

I'm not going in there.

Why not?

I'm not.

Savanah, you're going.

It's good for the team, okay?

Hello, Savanah.

Hi, Mr. Janson.

You two know each other?

Yeah, Mr. Janson and my father

used to be business partners.

Oh.

Uh, well, I am dusty.

Mr. Janson.

Pleasure to meet you.

How's your mom, Savanah?

She's... she's really well.

Ahem.

Has a job, high-paying.

Give her my best, will you?

I will.

So, what can I do

for you girls today?

Uh, Savanah and I have started

our very own equestrian

drill team at a high school,

and we're looking for a sponsor

who will help pay

for the feed for our horses.

What does something

like that cost?

Not as much

as you'd think, actually.

Plus, it can be

a tax write-off for you.

And we would happy to help

promote your store

in any way that...

Any way that we can.

A thousand dollars!

That was too easy.

We are not cashing that check.

Why not?

He gave you that check

out of guilt

because of what he's done

to my family.

What has he done to your family?

He stole from us.

How?

After my dad died,

we couldn't find

an old baseball card he owned.

I know he left it

with Mr. Janson,

but he denies he ever had it.

A baseball card?

It's valuable.

Come on.

A 1914 babe Ruth.

Look, I don't... I don't know

what you want me to say.

We really need this money, okay?

It's gonna make

all the difference to the team.

You do what you have to do.

I have my own ways

of getting even.

What does that mean?

You need to give that back

right now.

No way! He owes my mom and I

a hundred laptops.

I don't care

if he owes you 500 laptops.

That is wrong.

You're no fun, dusty.

Has anyone ever told you that?

They have now.

You can't beat the Apache.

It's the weapon of choice,

in my opinion.

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