Last time we got up early and headed out to the barn right away, I was the tired one. This time, it was my horse. I can only think that the two new young horses added to our herd last night kept Laredo up and playing all night long. When we arrived everyone was in… Read more »
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A Smaller Group Ride
We woke up this morning to rain. Quite a bit of it. This was great as we are in a drought like much of the nation, but it was a little less than great because we had our group ride plans for 9. Robin emailed our friends and said we’d probably be going out later,… Read more »
Happy on the Trail
Today our morning ride plans were foiled by storms, so Brian and I headed out later and didn’t connect with the horses and riders we’ve been going out with the last couple of Sundays. We decided to venture out on our own. Brian chose to ride in the hackamore, which is the first time either… Read more »
Trot Time
Yesterday our pasture herd got a new member. A 3 year old solid Paint gelding named Tate arrived, and he and Laredo hit it off immediately. Today they were hanging out when we got to the barn, and Tate was pretty inclined to follow us out of the pasture. We persuaded him to stay behind.… Read more »
Back to Some Afternoon Riding
I love the days when I can get off work in the afternoon and Robin and I can head to the barn. There is usually no one else there, and it can make for an exceptionally relaxing ride. Fridays are almost always quiet, so I was excited when I got off work and the temps… Read more »
Another Wednesday Morning Ride
It is supposed to get over a hundred again today, so I am really happy we got out to the barn early. Earlier than we’ve ever gone, actually. And it felt really nice. It was getting sticky-hot when we left, but during the ride it was cool and breezy. I rode Bear out on the… Read more »
Mood Swings
Today Brian and headed out first thing. We took our coffee with us. We were at the barn by 7:00. I think I must be getting old or something. I used to wake up, roll out of bed, and hit the trails without food or drink or anything. Getting out there early felt a bit hard… Read more »
Tweaking the Trail Ride
On Sunday we got out on the trails as a foursome again. We only had one of the Icelandics with us, and Gay and Doc came along instead. We’ve ridden with them numerous times and it is always fun. On Sunday we were also blessed with wonderful weather. It started off cool and breezy and… Read more »
Changing Things Up
I shifted my work hours so we could get out to the barn today for an early morning ride. It was still hot, and quite humid, but it sure beat the 100+ degree temps that came later in the day. The horses were grazing in the low section of the big pasture. When we approached… Read more »
Best Trail Ride Yet
This morning we met a fellow boarder and her friend to go out on a trail ride. She has two, cute Icelandic Horses that live in the same pasture as our guys. So we would have almost half the herd on the trail ride. Since we’re still adjusting to things with the hackamore, I decided… Read more »