Before the days of automobiles,
everyone knew what “rode hard and put away wet” meant. A horse had been
"rode hard" when it was ridden fast and/or over a long distance, and it was
"put away wet" when it was returned to the stable or corral without
having sweat wiped off.
I have more to say about this in a minute, but first must digress. It is midnight on the 4th
of July, a traditionally important day for us, a day we work and play hard. Here are a few authentic-in-the-moment pictures
of the day:
Now back to the old saying! It was a successful day, and
memorable. And yet I’m feeling a
little bit like an old hag that’s been “rode hard and put away wet." As such, I can’t
wait to hit the hay.
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