Short one day of two months since we rode our horses, we went riding up the Hennessey. Jupes started with a kick to the belly before I got on. Lynn said he immediately put his ears forward and paid attention. As we started up the road, Lynn and I looked at each and almost at the same time said, "This feels good."
Unfortunately the good feeling of riding was tempered with frustration and sadness. We were met with torn up fields and even a tree chopped down roughly with an ax. It almost brought me to tears. I can't even begin to imagine the depth of emotion felt by Shirley and Lynn who have ridden there for years.
The good part was that I got to ride. Jupiter was fine and I told Lynn unless I fall off I should be fine. There was no way that they were going without me! We mostly rode the road with a few trails that weren't too slippery. Of course Jupes was a little jumpy because it was different and full of scary new things, but he behaved pretty well. There were men shooting guns and all three (Buster & Zigs & Jupes) did really well.
It was fun. I am sore today. I don't know why--too much time off? Anyway, yay! Riding again.
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