It was another nice day at -2C (+29F) and a great day for another ride. I figured on about an hour, but ended up at 2 1/2. It was Alpine's turn and she was more than willing to go. We didn't ride the whole time, but ended up at a neighbour's where I was shown 2 carts for single or tandem driving. No pictures as they were still in the shed. She has a couple of matched Walker horses that are trained.
Alpine also stood her ground when three large dogs rushed her, barking and being aggressive. Good horse! I don't bounce as well as I used to!
We chatted horses for quite a while as Alpine adapted to 5 strange (to her) horses. The roads were pretty icy so no trotting, just walking to avoid any slips or falls. Needless to say, she got a half gallon of sweet feed as a reward when we got back. OK, OK, the other two also got sweet feed, but Alpine didn't seem to mind.
It was a quiet trip with only my two dogs plus one of the neighbour's along for the ride.
Spring! I can almost taste it, but I know we will get some very cold weather yet.
Ride when you can, and keep the horse between you and the ground!
perfect shot of gorgeous alpine and ever-watchful boots in the background. :)
ReplyDeleteA sweet photo of Alpine.
ReplyDeleteOh Ian, I really like this picture! Glad you could enjoy a ride...sounds like you're having a "heat wave"! :)
ReplyDeleteYou go Ian , good for you and Alpine (who is a beauty by the way ) getting on down the road in below freezing weather ... what a trooper !
DeleteI admit cold weather doesn't stop me either my old Paso Find is sure footed on pretty much anything... I even like driving the shetland in the cart on crisp days , as long roads aren't icy .
Just heard a blizzard coming to New England tomorrow expecting 2 feet ...nice for some bareback riding play time in the fresh snow around the farm yard ha ha
Good girl, Alpine!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot and love the dog in the background.
ReplyDeleteThat is a really awesome picture! Sounds like a great ride and I can taste spring too - it's coming! :)
ReplyDeleteStill snowing here!
ReplyDeleteGlad the weather is warming up there...glad I'm not there right now...we are about 26C here...but a cold front is coming...we will have to endure 18C for a couple days....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful horse...
Keep the horse between you and the ground... what great advice!
ReplyDeleteLovely photo! What a gorgeous horse.
ReplyDeletePS - Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting! I hope tapping your trees goes well :)