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Lesley & David

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It's about dang time.

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David

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Lesley

October 19, 2024

Dubuque, IA

A completely made-up meet cute

Once upon a time, in the heart of Kentucky's horse country, Lesley, a passionate horse trainer, was meticulously preparing her champion stallion, Beau, for an upcoming event. Meanwhile, in the vibrant heart of New York City, David, a suave and discerning art dealer, was curating a collection of equine art for an exhibition, aptly named "Galloping into Art." Their worlds collided when David decided to venture beyond the cityscape to gather inspiration for his new exhibit. His search led him to Kentucky and Lesley's training yard. Upon his arrival, Lesley and Beau were in the midst of a training session. David was immediately captivated - not just by Beau's strength and grace, but also by Lesley's fervor and captivating spirit. Seeing Lesley in action, David felt a jolt of creativity and enthusiasm. He approached her with a proposition: Would she consider allowing Beau to be the muse for a new piece of art? Lesley, always one to jump at anything "off the hoof", agreed, albeit with a hint of skepticism. Over the course of the collaboration, David found himself drawn not just to the raw power and beauty of Beau, but also to Lesley's vivacity and adventurous spirit. Lesley, in turn, was intrigued by David’s eye for detail, his eloquence, and his profound appreciation of art in all its forms, including her beloved horse training. One day, as the sun set over the picturesque Kentucky landscape, and Beau stood majestically still for his portrait, David turned to Lesley and said, "You know, in an art world dominated by abstracts and avant-garde, your passion and authenticity are a breath of fresh 'neigh'r." Lesley laughed heartily at his pun, and in that shared moment of laughter, they both felt an unmistakable spark. After a few more horse laughs and shared sunsets, Lesley and David realized that their connection ran deeper than their shared project. They had found in each other a perfect balance - like a beautiful piece of art and its captivated viewer, or a spirited horse and its dedicated trainer. Their love story, perfectly framed in art and horse racing, blossomed into a beautiful relationship, leading them onto the most exciting race of their lives – the journey to wedded bliss.

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