One thing I have always wanted to do, was to go camping with my horses. I suppose Mark or Tom could also go with us! Each October the local riding and driving club hosts a 3 day trail ride in nearby Barre, MA. Riders and their horses can camp-out; all meals are provided; there is some form of entertainment-this year it was a jousting demonstration. There are several well marked trails(13, 20 miles and any variation). As always, I volunteer, and rarely ride, unless it is to mark trails. My jobs for the weekend were to register riders, help with the meals, and "man" the lunch stop on the 20-mile trail. The weather was perfect, and we had at least 20 riders camp-out with their horses, and 60 riders on the trails. Since I was going to be at this event, I decided to have Tom bring our trailer, with Fancy and Mark's portable corral, to the field so I could try "camping". I didn't ride, but got to spend quality time with Fancy. At first I was afraid I'd be awake all night worrying about her escaping, but told myself that if she did escape, she wouldn't go far as she was in a big field with lots of other horses. Surprisingly I slept well, and Fancy being the sweet mare that she is, didn't nicker for breakfast until 7 AM. I can't wait until next year. Maybe, I'll even get to ride!
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