Scenic Miss Lucky or "Texas" for short is a 1996 APHA mare. Texas' owner is now Roni Davis and here are a few things Roni has to say about her.

"I purchased Texas in July of 1999. I wanted a black/white mare mostly but Texas stood out amongst so many others I had seen. Upon her arrival and since, she has been a true lady. This is not to say we haven't had a few bumps along the way but nothing that hasn't been ironed out. Everyone that has been around Texas and I say we are very well matched in appearance (as I wear mostly black/red) and temperaments; and that we make a great team."

"Her saddle training began very quietly in August 1999. Given our stifling heat [in Florida] and humidity, and as Texas was in foal, we started her conservatively. She hasn't refused anything she has been asked to do; she has been ready and willing every step of the way. As this was the first horse I had at training level, I quess you could say I was in training as well. Within 6 months of her first lesson, we had ridden at a nearby horse farm and a public park. Some told me along one of the rides that I should drop back so Texas could watch the other horses go through a ravine and to be ready cuz she may refuse. Texas didn't see a ravine, she saw a washout; everyone forgetting she was from South Dakota. She performed beautifully."

"Texas foaled in May of 2000, a bay filly. The only misstep she has made to date was not informing me "it was time". She has proved to be a wonderful mother."

"Wanting the best for my girl, I recently moved Texas to a nearby horse farm for a short time to graze, run, and have the company of other horses. It has been very hard on me not seeing my best friend waiting on my when I step out of my door or hear her whinney when I return home."

"Given all the distractions of this busy stable, she has continued to impress me. We have always had to steal places and times to ride in the past, therefore, I have not been able to put a lot of miles on her. The other day we were doing our round pen work and Texas was kicking up her heels and letting the other horses distract her. I put the saddle on her and she was completely focused, soft and attentive to me. I had not ridden her in 7 months."

"To me, Texas is exceptional and certainly one of a kind. Pictures of her filly are forthcoming and by the way, this filly is for sale."

These photos were taken on Texas' sixth birthday. As you can see she had a very good birthday party.

Here is Texas with her mommy and just hanging out looking pretty.