Last Weekend, when the mares were recovering from the freedom romping on the road and what happens when turns are executed- at high speeds on pavement...my MUST RIDE MONDAY ( or anytime)PARTNER called me.
She called me...then....she called me and called me...I finally conceded to a ride.
She brought her two steeds over and we planned to take A-LONG-RIDE.
Though Wa mare and I have done this ride, in 3 hours, trotting and cantering allot. We were not going to force the issue with her horses.
The day I went on Wa , last...she really asked me to go faster..not the other way around.
So....
We had fun and she told me, about half way up the mountain, as I pointed out the red marker ribbions so she could follow them again with someone else, if she came back...
"You lost me about 3 turns ago"
Hahahahahaha!
We both got a good laugh and knew, I would be leading her on this trip...should we come back again!
Fine with me...I love this loop!
As we neared the 2,000 ft mark , 900 feet up from where we started. We neared the viewpoints and lots more light at the top of the 10 mile "Stony Mountain" loop.
I finally just let out a huge sigh, and profusely thanked her for "Making me" come out and play!
I finally just let out a huge sigh, and profusely thanked her for "Making me" come out and play!
Cazi Mustang showed me a fantastic ride...leading, following..and just plain taking care of me.
We took in the views and headed back down the Mountain...
We had about 40 minutes till dark...though "DARK" comes much earlier in the forests, I knew a short cut out of the woods and into the light, at the bottom of the hill and out of this forest we entered now.
The light on mosses always thrills me with it's colors and textures...I know I have a million photos- just like this one!
Final 20 minutes, and to home...we hit our only road of the trip. It is a "No outlet" road...so it remains quiet mostly. Only locals and us horse folk.
As we neared the creek, where I frequently spot bear tracks (fortunately, no bears yet) I deployed my 'Bear Bell"- for alerting the critters...here we come!
Then onto the final service road home...greeted by...
Crickets!!!
Crickets!!!
Oh man, they were a serenading us, on our arrival back to our homelands!
Sweet Summer Sunsets~
