by Mark Hanna | Book Two, Dazshtan Paid
Chapter Six Rashad Returns to His Tribe. On the trip to the airport, Walter confided with me that the hierarchy of the Ruala tribe that Rashad comes from protects their horse’s lineage with a passion, it is almost an obsession. When Walter discovered the horse...
by Chuck Bartok | Book Two, Dazshtan Paid
Chapter Seven The Meeting of Minds. Growing up in Central Oregon had its distractions. The Cascades to the west would beckon many young people during the winter months to its snowy slopes. I, however, didn’t fit the typical stereotype. I was obsessed with my...
by Chuck Bartok | Book Two, Dazshtan Paid
Chapter Eight Preparations for the Desert I witnessed in my dream before I woke up in my bed in Tumalo, a boy his companions called Darien Al Rashid. He exclaimed to his companions that he is in the presence of a spirit that guided him back to them and his mare after...
by Mark Hanna | Book Two, Dazshtan Paid
Chapter Nine The Big Decision! My whole family is always involved when big decisions are made. The proposal from Dr. Marsufi needed to be discussed earnestly. RA Inshallah (Inny) was owned by my grandpa, Mike Chapman. Inny was a gift from R’ Ammeri, Sheykh of...
by Mark Hanna | Book Two, Dazshtan Paid
Chapter Ten Preparing for the Move. October was ideal to make the move with our horses to Al Ahmann, Cairo Egypt. The Doctor has used aircraft that have been modified to transport horses safely. The best time to be in the desert was October through March. The...
by Mark Hanna | Book Two, Dazshtan Paid
Chapter Eleven For Bint Shahwan, the Substantial Change! Rashad joined me to ride along inside the trailer. The long and stressful trip was nearing an end. For Bint Shahwan, as laid back as she always is, took the ride from the airport as an adventure, compared to the...
