Rainy Saturday Ride

So, it rained a little on our way out to the barn today.

 

See the rain on my windshield?  I didn't mind though, because we are moving down the trail a bit faster and having the cooler weather makes it nice because you get really warm.  Besides, this isn't the kind of rain that makes me cry on my way out to the barn to ride, it wasn't raining buckets, just sprinkling a little.

 

Sydney doesn't mind the weather.  He's just happy to go.  I know, I let him sit in the front seat.  No judging!  He goes in the back when he is muddy.  I have a soft spot for that little Aussie.  Who wouldn't...look how cute he is!

So, this is some of my favorite trails to go down.  It was smoky because someone was burning brush today.  It was crisp and it had that campfire smell in the air.  Everything about it makes me love being outside.  A horse, dogs, smoke in the air...it all belongs.  I can't tell you how much I love being outside.  The trails are where I feel most at home.

 

 

We went and visited the Christmas tree farm today.  I have a picture like this with Cahlua from last year, so I thought it was fitting.  My mare is so cute.  I can't wait for her Mohawk to grow out and for her mane to be long and pretty!

We crossed this today.  It used to be a logging road, but the beavers built a dam on top of it and so it made one huge lake.  I have been across once before with my brave friend, Muree.  But, today I was brave on my own and we did it with out any hiccups at all!  The dogs thought it was fun too.  Last year I rode around this for months because I didn't realize you could even cross!  It's pretty cool.  Last week it was a lot deeper, but I prefer it when it is down a little.

View of the lake from the other side.  Isn't it pretty?  In the late spring, there are hundreds and hundreds of pink water lilies that float in there.  I never get tired of seeing it.  I feel privileged to ride here.

Look!!  No sweat!  We walked the last 2 miles.  We did 10 total today.  This is HUGE!  She is starting to relax and not even have nervous sweating when we are out by ourselves!  She was dry when we got home.  So proud of my girl.  Hardly any spooking today, she is really starting to enjoy going out on the trail, we are getting there and on our way to becoming a team.  Over this next month we will slowly start to pick up pace. Looking forward to our first race on May 17th.

Sydney is pretty tired after today.  He prefers cushy pillows to lay on.  10 miles today and 8 miles yesterday and in Alpine wore him out.  He gets to sleep outside his kennel tonight for the very first time.  He will be 1 yrs old in a few days.  With all this exercise, I doubt he will chew anything up.

I hope you all are enjoying this as much as I am!  Well, maybe not...but to me, I live a fantastic life!