In the Woods

I was working at my desk trying to catch-up on paperwork. My desk is next to a window with a view overlooking my backyard. It was a lovely day outside, and paperwork is such a bore, that I kept looking out the window, longing for warmer weather. Suddenly I see something moving in the woods. Upon closer inspection, I realized it was Mark riding Trick. There is a short trail that goes from the back of my property to the edge of the back paddock. Of course, I had to get a couple of pictures. What a great excuse to go outside on a nice sunny day in March. Its even a beter excuse to do paperwork next week!

Snow Balls on Mudslide

Spring must be in the air. On Sunday, Mark started working the horses. He started by ponying Eva while riding Trick. Both horses were very calm. I think it helped that there was still snow on the ground-it took a little more energy to move forward. Eva, especially, was not happy about the situation. She'll be 19 in June, and has been the Queen Bee around the barn for many years. It's as if she is thinking "I'm too old for this nonsense". Around and around the ring they walked, this direction and then the other. A few circles, and figure eights, and I saw the "look" in Mark's eyes. "Mom, maybe I'll hit a few balls". He "stick and balled" off of Trick for a few minutes, and then decided to saddle-up Mudslide and hit a few balls while riding her. I was getting that "longing to ride" feeling, just as Mark suggested I get on Trick. I haven't been on the back of a horse, since my accident in August, and my ankle was hurting, but I just HAD to get on top of a horse. Mounting from the right side, I managed to get into the saddle, and though I couldn't put weight into the left stirrup without pain, I rode a few steps. Wow--did that feel good! Once the horse loving blood gets flowing in your veins, there is no stopping. I had planned on waiting until April to ride, and promised my surgeon I'd see her first--but---can't wait till next weekend!!!