Jupes got his shoe put back on and we not only found Ziggy's shoes, he too had them reshod. So off we went to finally ride Lynn's favorite trail. Well, it was a bit creepy in the process. I always think I hear things (go figure) and the wind kind of blows through my helmet so if I turn my head just right, it kind of hums. That and the sound of the airplane that always finds me. So when Lynn said, "Stop. Listen. Do you hear anything?" I was like, "Yeah." But then I really listened. I asked, "Motorcycles on Gray's Trail?" "No," she said. "Someone running a chainsaw?" "No," she said. I forget what else I guessed and we went on.
We were on the westside hoop-de-do trail and dipping and diving and DUCKING. I hollered for myself. Then I yelled back at her, "Low bridge!" But it was too late, she was scraping under, too (T/C is taller than Jupes). Every 20 feet or so, we would stop as we were coming down to the creek and listen. The sound was getting louder. Definitely it was the sound of a SWARM of bees. A LARGE SWARM OF BEES. We think it was up the hill where the motorcycles have a steep trail. The horses were looking up there and it was LOUD. AND SCARY. We hightailed it out of there, hoping they didn't smell us. It was freaky.
As we rode on, T/C did great through the little water crossings. We got up to the little meadow and they ate grass and granola bars. Then we headed up the steep part. Sort of. Trees and detritus everywhere. Jupes was in the lead and he did a great job skirting all the downed stuff. Then we got to the part where
we skimmy along the log. There was a huge tree down blocking the path. He and I went a bit and came back to the turn to look up the hill for a way to the road.
There's a deep water trough that runs along the trail. Toby/Cobie got nervous. He couldn't see us very well and he doesn't like to be left behind. Lynn and I were discussing what I could see and what she thought might work. I hollered back that she should follow us--Jupes found a pretty easy way up. We waited on the road for her. She was on foot! She worried that Cobie would slip down in that deep ditch and both of them would be hurt. Yikes. But they made it up fine and away we went.
On the way back, Jupes had a clinker. Dang it. Thankfully he didn't lose it. Lynn crimped the nails tighter when we got home. On the ride home, Jupiter must have been itchy. He didn't have his halter on when I opened the door. Sheesh.
Overall, it was a good ride and a great day.
Sunday: No Buzzing: Just a Deer, Jackrabbit, white Bunny rabbit, Grouse, and more flowers
Jupiter still had his shoes on! Yay! I want to ride my own horse. He is being so good. Lynn rode big Zigs. He was happy to go--even on a full belly. Lee said he ran the whole time we were gone on Saturday, so he is at least staying in shape.
Lynn let Ziggy choose his own trail, so we went up Deadwood Ridge to the Turtle Pond. The irises were like a blanket on the hillside. Pictures don't do it justice.
It was another wonderful day on the Hennessey. May we have many, many more.
That buzzing was unnerving to say the least. Hopefully they will leave. I am going with what Lee said maybe it was a swarm of Lady Bugs. He said they are very loud, too. We've sure had good rides. Now back to more shoe issues. CRAP.
ReplyDeleteAND a turkey on Sunday.
ReplyDeleteI knew there was one more, but for the life of me, I could not remember what it was!
ReplyDeleteLOL, I was like I think there was something else. I said OH YA, Turkey! Fun day. Well all but the buzzing.
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