We were hoping for some trails under water, like they were a couple of Springs ago, but not this Spring -- the trails were pretty dry. Feeling really comfortable in the saddle, we had an exciting ride.
I rode for a while with her mane in my reins -- I like doing this. It makes me feel really connected to her.
During a calm stretch, I leaned out and got this shot of Divna -- she is such a great horse. I love her so much!!
After the lively ride, we walked The Girls the last stretch back......
Back in the parking lot, we met up with some other trail riders. We have met these people before, and talked with them out at The Dunes. One of the men is someone knows as "Indiana Joe." He rides Paso Fino horses, and is very good at handling them. He showed us a trick.....
He can get his horse to lay down.....
These pictures may look strange, but trust me -- he was gentle and it was not hard on the horse or painful for the horse....
It was quite a sight....
And later, he took the halter off the horse, and the horse just followed him around like a dog...pretty impressive!
We also met some really nice people from Chicago that afternoon that we hope to see again in the future and possibly become friends.
Great riding! Great Day!
