Roscoe

By Keith McGraw

"Roscoe is a Tennessee Walker stallion destined to be a champion in the equestrian sporting event. During his debut, his career is cut short, and he can no longer compete. James is a newly graduated NYC police officer. He dreams of becoming a drug task force detective; however, he must prove that he can adapt to any situation before he will be considered for the position. A chance of fate teams the two up in NYC on the mounted patrol, and a partnership soon turns into a friendship. During the course, there is betrayal and love. Enjoy reading as Roscoe learns to face his fears and James learns of his true destiny with the NYC Police Department."

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Oct 29, 2010
• ISBN: 9781453598092

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Copyright © 2010 by Keith McGraw.

Library of Congress Control Number:   2010915518

ISBN: Hardcover    978-1-4535-9808-5

ISBN: Softcover      978-1-4535-9807-8

ISBN: Ebook           978-1-4535-9809-2

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Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1    Roscoe Falls

Chapter 2    James Meets Roscoe

Chapter 3    Training Starts

Chapter 4    Roscoe Takes a Fall

Chapter 5    James Learns about Roscoe

Chapter 6    So You Want to Be a Cowboy

Chapter 7    Physical Therapy for Roscoe

Chapter 8    First Day at Brenda’s Compound

Chapter 9    Facing Fears

Chapter 10    Carl Gets a Call

Chapter 11    The Governor Comes to New York

Chapter 12    Time to Settle a Debt

Conclusion    A New Beginning

      Dedicated to my parents James and Louanna McGraw; my daughter Alissa McGraw and her mother Minerva Meadows; my sister Ginny Kincaid; my best friend Presley Simon and all the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines of the United States Armed Forces.

Preface

Roscoe is a Tennessee Walker stallion destined to be a champion in the equestrian sporting event. During his debut, his career is cut short, and he can no longer compete.

James is a newly graduated NYC police officer. He dreams of becoming a drug task force detective; however, he must prove that he can adapt to any situation before he will be considered for the position.

A chance of fate teams the two up in NYC on the mounted patrol, and a partnership soon turns into a friendship. During the course, there is betrayal and love.

Enjoy reading as Roscoe learns to face his fears and James learns of his true destiny with the NYC Police Department.

Acknowledgments

Kayla Gray

Marlena Smith

1SG (retired) Mason Grim, US Army

SFC Barron Flemister, US Army

SSGT Patrick Grabowski, USMC

Chapter 1

Roscoe Falls

The year was 2007 in a small town outside of Lexington, Kentucky. The crowd had gathered to watch the local equestrian sporting event. Some of the city’s most rich and powerful people had gathered to watch. There were BBQs being conducted, flea markets, and other local events. One of the local favorite horses to win the event was a Tennessee Walker stallion named Roscoe. Roscoe was a young horse of two years, but he was a well-developed horse. His muscles are toned and sleek, and his mane is long and silky. His stride is one of courage and confidence.

The event had been a close race for Roscoe. One of the more experienced older stallions had just completed a record jump, and it had cost Roscoe to fall behind in points. His only hope was to jump every fence in the event with no penalties and raise the bar of the last hurdle to the highest point possible. Roscoe’s owner and trainer were confident that he could do it, but he had never tried to jump such a height.

One of the judges came over to Roscoe’s stable where the owner, trainer, and rider were talking the attempt over and asked them what they wanted to do. The men came to an agreement. Raise the bar, the owner said, and Roscoe stomped his hoof in agreement.

Finally, the announcer