Logging 2013 Miles - How far did you go?

I had thought of getting out, but it was 7° this morning, So I wimped out.

I wouldn't get out of bed if it were 7 degrees!

I am hoping to get to ride tomorrow, even if it is just a mile.

Brrrrrr....7 degrees sounds pretty dang cold!!!!

Dawn, I hope you get the job or something in that area for your expertise.

Come on down here...there is a huge race horse/ranch practice about 45 miles from here in Vinton, La. LOL they are bound to need your skills!

Went for a ride this morning istead of this afternoon. Beautiful morning for a ride. Rode 4.97 miles

Total
Sammy: 13.29 miles
Apache:1.86 miles

Sammy on the wrong side of last nights temporary fence. If the fence isn't perfect he will go through it.


The hill we trotted and cantered up awesome spot.


Sammy and some random ponies.

Wimped out? Naw.....I wouldn't have went either.....

Went out with Drift and a good friend this morning! My college courses begin again on Tuesday, so I am trying to use this weekend to get back into what I call my "school schedule". Which means riding with my friend at 5 30 in the morning.

I was running late this morning- pulled up right at 6 15. We went to go get the boys and caught the best sunrise! I love waking up with Drift. Makes it all worth it! According to the GPS on my phone we did 2.5 miles this morning. Rode from about 7 until 11. Ambled around at some parts- just enjoying the morning! Drifter even proved to me that he still wanted to jump. And as you can see, the dog enjoyed himself as well :)

Looking forward to keeping up with everybody's trail stories and pictures :)

Love all of those pictures!!!

I am so glad you started this thread again QOS. I had planned on doing endurance training and racing with my Arabian, but sadly, I am needing to sell him - He is a bit too energetic and bull-headed for someone like me who is just starting to get into the swing of things after being off a horses back for about 4 years. Luckily though, I have my QH Rose. :) She has proven to be a wonderful mare, and I really look forward to trail riding with her this year!!!

Miles: .5 :)

Here we are right after our short ride. She didn't even break a sweat!

Rose looks pretty I like her colour.

My strategy for riding more miles in 2013 is to add extra miles in the winter. I am not fond of cold wet weather, and I usually don't ride much for 2 months in the winter. This year I am trying to at least hop on bareback for a quick ride out and back across the neighboring fields every day. It adds maybe 20 minutes to my barn chores. Not a big deal. Adds at least a mile every day, and boosts my spirits to get through winter! Once I'm on the horse I often decide to ride further. So far, so good. I suspect I will skip days when it is raining, extra windy, or much below 20 degrees. NOT a fan of winter. :/

So far I am up to 9.6 miles... goal for January is a modest 50 miles, then start ramping up with the improved weather.

Of course I will make up lots of extra miles on long rides during the spring/summer/fall. I can't wait. Come on spring!