If you did not know where Gold Road was, you would probably drive right by.
Tucked atop the winding, clay and dirt road lies the home of the Burdettes. A quick left turn a mile up takes you up to the two-story gray home.
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Paisley runs her horse Bolt during a pole racing competition.
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Ketch ties up a goat.
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