My Mother's Day Ride
I belong to the County Line Riders of Catalina horse riding club. Today, Mary Jane hosted a ride out form her place the "Broken Pipe Ranch." Weather was perfect...well maybe a little hot towards the end of the ride. But no wind this morning. We gathered together and rode out from Broken Pipe Ranch a little after 9:00 am. There were 8 riders and all the horses got along great...that is always a plus!
Here are two photos of some of the group before we left.
Look at that little girl her name is Gaby and she is 10! Her horse is bandit and she is a 21 year old mare. The gentleman to her left is her grandfather Bill. The guy on the black paint is Ron.
Here is Ganilla and and Mary Jane getting ready to ride.
We had a great ride up and down hills and through washes. Saw a couple of other horse back riders and several bike riders. In one wash there were two deer resting. The deer just watched us pass and didn't move from their shade. As we were approaching Boken Pipe Ranch, I looked down and it was if the ground was moving. At first I thought it was forgs moving about. As we got closer, I could see that it was baby quail chicks. They must have been newely hatched and we scared them so they were running around in front of us. So cute!
When the ride was over, I took a photo of Winn all dressed up. Photo is at a strange angle as i was holding on the reins so he was close to me.
After the ride Mary Jane treated us to nice cold water mellon and drinks under the shade.
Nice ride with great friends...lovely way to spend a Mother's Day morning!
Comments
Thanks Dragon! Have you ever ridden a horse. I've had cats, dogs, fish, rabbits, snakes, lizzards, and several birds but having a horse is so different. First they can kill you so there is always an element of caution then they can take you places you would never see without them! To sit on a horse and feel them breath and feel their muscles as they carry you along the trails...well it is everything to me. The fact that they willingly carry you to places unseen with an air of grace, wonder and concern to me is amazing!
You said I was blessed and your are so right...I'm very blessed to share this time and place with my horses! Thanks for the nice complement on his photo.
Thanks Country, if I can I'll take some photos of the baby quail. We have lots around here but the move so fast I'm not sure if I can get a photo.