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Ride the Rough String
The love of a good horse, sweet mountain air, romance, and adventure will keep you enjoying this story of the early American West.
The old horse trader stands on the bed of his trade wagon watching as a tall, dark-complexioned young man pats the sweaty neck of the unbroken colt. Nodding to himself as the rider steps lightly into the saddle, he grins when the horse plunges sideways at the strange weight of the man on his back. Bucking and bawling across the sandy corral the horse tries his best, but is no match for the rider on his back.
The old man dreams of having his own horse ranch, but now he has waited too long. He is too old to ride the rough colts he intends to breed. He has been looking for land and the best horses in his travels. He finds a spectacular Steeldust stallion that he wants for his herd sire. From the wagon bed Caintuck Waters smiles, before him is the answer to his dreams. He finally finds a partner for his ranch and a horse tamer that can Ride the Rough String.
The old horse trader stands on the bed of his trade wagon watching as a tall, dark-complexioned young man pats the sweaty neck of the unbroken colt. Nodding to himself as the rider steps lightly into the saddle, he grins when the horse plunges sideways at the strange weight of the man on his back. Bucking and bawling across the sandy corral the horse tries his best, but is no match for the rider on his back.
The old man dreams of having his own horse ranch, but now he has waited too long. He is too old to ride the rough colts he intends to breed. He has been looking for land and the best horses in his travels. He finds a spectacular Steeldust stallion that he wants for his herd sire. From the wagon bed Caintuck Waters smiles, before him is the answer to his dreams. He finally finds a partner for his ranch and a horse tamer that can Ride the Rough String.
234 pages, Paperback
First published March 17, 2015
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About the author
Alfred Dennis
32 books37 followersWestern Author, Alfred Dennis, enjoys telling stories and has written over 15 novels. His novels reflect his passion for writing stories of the early days of America with emphasis on the Old West.
Alfred Dennis, writer and Vietnam veteran, was influenced by his work around cowboys, horses, and rodeos. The author spent many years around campfires, listening to fellow cowboys share their stories about the open range. He made his living breaking and shoeing horses, and working cattle. He and his wife raised five children and they currently live in rural southeastern Oklahoma in the beautiful Kiamichi Mountains.
His book's categories include Westerns, Native American Fiction, Historical Fiction, Action/Adventure, and Western Romance. Alfred's novels are the real McCoy, full action, suitable for any age western novel reader.
Alfred Dennis, writer and Vietnam veteran, was influenced by his work around cowboys, horses, and rodeos. The author spent many years around campfires, listening to fellow cowboys share their stories about the open range. He made his living breaking and shoeing horses, and working cattle. He and his wife raised five children and they currently live in rural southeastern Oklahoma in the beautiful Kiamichi Mountains.
His book's categories include Westerns, Native American Fiction, Historical Fiction, Action/Adventure, and Western Romance. Alfred's novels are the real McCoy, full action, suitable for any age western novel reader.
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November 3, 2018
An AD Western About/Outlaws/Indians/Horse Ranchers/Arizona./Texas
AD has penned a western about two partnered that are trying to start a horse ranch. They are in their way home when the older partner decided it's time to head home. They are robbed of their horses and finally contact the legal authorities only to learn that their horses were used to allow the gang to escape. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
AD has penned a western about two partnered that are trying to start a horse ranch. They are in their way home when the older partner decided it's time to head home. They are robbed of their horses and finally contact the legal authorities only to learn that their horses were used to allow the gang to escape. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
July 31, 2022
5 Stars
Young Cam Mitchell and his partner Caintuck plan on starting a horse ranch in Texas. But when outlaw Jack Ketchum and his gang of outlaws steal their prized stilldust stallion. Cam heads after the gang to get the horse back. I wonder if Alfred Dennis is a Stargate SG-1 fan?
Young Cam Mitchell and his partner Caintuck plan on starting a horse ranch in Texas. But when outlaw Jack Ketchum and his gang of outlaws steal their prized stilldust stallion. Cam heads after the gang to get the horse back. I wonder if Alfred Dennis is a Stargate SG-1 fan?
January 11, 2026
believe me you want to read this story.
If I was to write a western, this is format I would follow. The author tells a story with the all the western elements and characters covered from page one to the end. Not sure how someone can tell a story that is so alive with fact and emotion. Read this book in one day!
If I was to write a western, this is format I would follow. The author tells a story with the all the western elements and characters covered from page one to the end. Not sure how someone can tell a story that is so alive with fact and emotion. Read this book in one day!
July 13, 2018
Great read
This book was well written with great characters and an awesome story. This was a definite page turner. Would highly recommend this book to everyone that enjoys a great western story.
This book was well written with great characters and an awesome story. This was a definite page turner. Would highly recommend this book to everyone that enjoys a great western story.
March 19, 2020
A great story
Cowboys, Indians ,outlaws, horse's, and family. All things that make a great storytelling. Love the characters in this one. Though I enjoy this author's stories. Where did these thieves hide their loot.
Cowboys, Indians ,outlaws, horse's, and family. All things that make a great storytelling. Love the characters in this one. Though I enjoy this author's stories. Where did these thieves hide their loot.
June 17, 2021
Interesting
Good plot, lots of action. Descriptions of land and people are good. Reason for four stars is it needs a good proof reader. Too many times same line is repeated or s character will be riding away and carrying on s conversation with person left behind
Good plot, lots of action. Descriptions of land and people are good. Reason for four stars is it needs a good proof reader. Too many times same line is repeated or s character will be riding away and carrying on s conversation with person left behind
July 15, 2018
Another excellent book!
I have now read all but a couple of this author’s Westerns and have enjoyed all of them. This one was one of the best ones.
I have now read all but a couple of this author’s Westerns and have enjoyed all of them. This one was one of the best ones.
June 11, 2020
Rousing western read
From page one to the last page you are interested in the plot. I like his characters. They are memorable.
From page one to the last page you are interested in the plot. I like his characters. They are memorable.
November 13, 2021
Ride the Rough String
I never told I would get into reading western novels but I did and give Alfred Dennis all the credit. He's a great author.
I never told I would get into reading western novels but I did and give Alfred Dennis all the credit. He's a great author.
October 7, 2025
Great story!
This is one of those books I hope has more to follow! What a good read! I loved how the author described the horses bucking!
This is one of those books I hope has more to follow! What a good read! I loved how the author described the horses bucking!
June 18, 2015
Excellent!
I love a good western, and this book is a great western.
I like how detailed this book is, I never wonder, what ever happened to any of characters.
That Chotilla is the man, he's a riot, loved is character. Cam finally found the love of his life after being teased so much.
If you like western read this one, it's one of Alfred Dennis's best.
I love a good western, and this book is a great western.
I like how detailed this book is, I never wonder, what ever happened to any of characters.
That Chotilla is the man, he's a riot, loved is character. Cam finally found the love of his life after being teased so much.
If you like western read this one, it's one of Alfred Dennis's best.
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