Wow. I have had a great weekend. My horse and I are becoming true partners and my dog has new friends.
Weaverville is a great ride with beautiful colors and it surprises me that more people are not on the trail (but I'm glad not to have to share it!). Shirley scared the beejeebers out of us, but snapped out if it and recovered quickly. I know my brain was going at warp speed planning our next moves--pushing back the thought that even if she said that was how she wanted to go, none of us were ready for it. Thankfully we didn't have to put into action any emergency plans and we finished the ride as if nothing happened!
Oh there was that little straight up the bank endeavor by Jupiter. . . but otherwise everything was pretty normal.
We had a great ride around the Hennessy; Keota is getting more and more confident in his downhills and the joy of riding him is evident on Alisa's face. Star gave Shirley a good ride--a few bucks and crow hops between friends is acceptable as long as the rider stays on, right? That's what Jupes tells me anyway. Buster was his dependable self and then there's Ziggy. I think he feels lots better now that his teeth and gums are all healed up. Lynn said she about got swept off by the manzanita bushes flying through the twisties going up toward the bottom west meadow. She said she thought she should do some trimming. Her whole foot got caught in the crotch of a bush and it nearly took her off. I told her they were fine--it was her Woody Woodpecker red sports car careening out over the turn that put her in the bushes!
We saw the golfers again on the east meadow and had another nice ride down there. The cows had a few calves and were being protective, but Keota is getting used to them. The boys didn't get any apples, but I think they had a good time, too.
I think I need a day off in order to get anything productive done before I go back to work--but at least I'll smile and remember what a good time I had! Thanks for putting in the all the effort of coming over, Alisa!
I said thank you Jesus when Mom's voice started returning to normal. Jeepers that woman! I sure has some very nice days off. Thank you Alisa for coming over! I agree with Vicki, it sure shows on your face, you are enjoying Keota :)
ReplyDeleteYes I am also glad that Shirley was A OK, and that Jup did not get Vickie hurt or himself. I had a great time and love going over to ride, Keota and I are getting along great, and he and I are getting more confident together. Can not wait for little Ziva to start going with us.
ReplyDeleteAnother month or so Z will be going on short rides I think. Her confidence and physical being is growing leaps and bounds :)
ReplyDeleteAlthough I want her to go too, it will be one more worry!
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