We had a nice day today--we went up Underwood and tootled around. We rode on dirt roads, made our own trails through the brush and trees, found trails we liked from last time--just generally had a fun day. Shirley rode Buster, who I think does better each time he goes. He likes to trot and be up in the front. He goes everywhere she wants him to and even when he is a little nervous. It is obvious he likes her. He puts his head right next to her and looks at her with love in his eyes! (:
Ziggy really likes to be the lead horse when we are bushwacking. He likes that everyone follows him and I think it has given him a leg up in the ranks. He is confident and capable. Jupiter had a tantrum today and crow-hopped at least twice, maybe three times, and I did not go off. He is going to think his other name is DOG-GONE-IT!! I just wrapped my legs around him and pulled him up, yelling. He doesn't like to be in the back going uphill behind Buster. He likes to be behind Zigs. Well, I'm going to copy Lynn and say, "Get over it!" Do I really have to wait until he's nine years old before he'll behave?
Anyway, it was a cool July morning and we saw a deer and lots of flowers. No bears this weekend, but I kept my eyes peeled. No riding for me tomorrow or next Saturday, but I hope to back in the saddle on Sunday. I hope Jupes does not throw himself down and have a fit when the boys go without him.
Sat was fun. Rode Sunday across the river found some new trails, steep either way..... cut some brush, need the big loppers! But think I have found a trail to the lower road... I was cutting brush and I could her Mom yelling at Star. "Star Ho, HO! Star you old fool, don't step over the bank! STAR"!!!!! That ended my clipping. I did get about 10 feet though, with umteen to go. Should have rode Buster, he would not act like an Idiot!
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