I went for a ride last week.
With KVTR member Barb and her mellow mare, Fannie (Pat is out of town).
We went west to the Upper Elk Heights trailhead, and did a two-hour loop on sandy footing amid the pines.
Wait!
Whose ears are those?
Maddie: "It's me, Mom."
We had a nice mellow ride, with only a couple of minor spooks-in-place--nothing worse than before the unscheduled dismount of May. Though my tummy did a couple of little flips each time, we had a great "first time out" ride.
Thanks Barb. Thanks Fannie.
YAY! I'm so happy you've got the "perfect storm" to ride again - time and courage and friends!
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it back out there - I'm working up to solo rides (I rarely have anyone to ride with so I need to go solo if I'm to go at all) but it still makes me nervous.
ReplyDeleteGood job and beautiful scenery -to conquer any jitters!
ReplyDeleteI too had a little riding conquest to the weekend. Getting on Pantz again. My sister's mare that dumped me last year..from a standstill. It wad hard to get over that fear...I mean we were not even moving!
VERY nice!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, Maddie is moving up to big horse ranks with a trail ride out with others, good for her! (and you!)
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