New Year's Day dawned sunny with not too many clouds so naturally I decided to take Max out for a ride. :-)
After getting Max tacked up, I was joined by some friends and decided to take a leisurely ride around the Hansen Dam Golf Course (the trail actually runs behind the dam). We really weren't in too much of a hurry so we alternated walking and trotting. The only tricky part was at the west end where the trail crosses the dam itself and then turns into the park- the motorcycle bar is about 2 1/2 feet high and you have to make a sharp left turn (not good if your horse isn't a jumper). The alternative was going around the fence and that requires a sharp bend to the left. Most of us opted to walking about the edge of the fence but it's never a good feeling, especialy with so many walkers/joggers about.
After passing this hurdle with no issues, we made our way back around the park. The only other issue were some ATVs running around places where they're not supposed to be (actually, the public isn't allowed to drive ATVs in the park anywhere but this is rarely enforced unless someone gets hurt real bad).
Overall, while it wasn't a partcularly challenging ride, it was nice to get out and about with friends and bring in the New Year. Also, any clear day is a good day for riding and not something to be missed.
Anyway, I've got high hopes for Max and I in the new year and this was a nice way to start off. :-)
After getting Max tacked up, I was joined by some friends and decided to take a leisurely ride around the Hansen Dam Golf Course (the trail actually runs behind the dam). We really weren't in too much of a hurry so we alternated walking and trotting. The only tricky part was at the west end where the trail crosses the dam itself and then turns into the park- the motorcycle bar is about 2 1/2 feet high and you have to make a sharp left turn (not good if your horse isn't a jumper). The alternative was going around the fence and that requires a sharp bend to the left. Most of us opted to walking about the edge of the fence but it's never a good feeling, especialy with so many walkers/joggers about.
After passing this hurdle with no issues, we made our way back around the park. The only other issue were some ATVs running around places where they're not supposed to be (actually, the public isn't allowed to drive ATVs in the park anywhere but this is rarely enforced unless someone gets hurt real bad).
Overall, while it wasn't a partcularly challenging ride, it was nice to get out and about with friends and bring in the New Year. Also, any clear day is a good day for riding and not something to be missed.
Anyway, I've got high hopes for Max and I in the new year and this was a nice way to start off. :-)
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