A fun encounter

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers 'HOWDY PARTNERS'-Giving a friendly welcome is Wild West Express's Dusty Bottoms during opening night of Conejo Valley Days. Bret Schuyler, 5, left, and his sister, Tristin, 4, pet the "pony" that's ridden by Dusty. He and his partner also appeared at Saturday's CVD parade where the two cowboys used ad libs and improvisation to provoke laughter and smiles.