I wanted to get Charlie on one mountain ride this year, before I pulled her shoes, so took here today to the Panther, and my friend rode my main trail horse, Carmen
Since hubby and I are going out west next week for a few days, taking Carmen and Rubix, who are both sharp shod, this was a day weather wise, that I could sneak in a ride out west on Charlie
The trail was very muddy, snow covered in places, and lots of snow in the trees already. Charlie slipped a bit in places, being only plain shod, but I was very pleased with her, esp since this was only the second time that I rode her in really mountain country, as she is my main show horse now, and I ride her mainly just down the road or in the foothills,plus she is over 16hh, so a bit harder for my old body to get on and off of, then Carmen, who is just about 14.1hh
Charlie crossed rivers like a pro, and made her way up and down hills, riding on a loose rein
I did leave my camera at the trailer by accident, so will have to wait and get pictures from my friend
Since hubby and I are going out west next week for a few days, taking Carmen and Rubix, who are both sharp shod, this was a day weather wise, that I could sneak in a ride out west on Charlie
The trail was very muddy, snow covered in places, and lots of snow in the trees already. Charlie slipped a bit in places, being only plain shod, but I was very pleased with her, esp since this was only the second time that I rode her in really mountain country, as she is my main show horse now, and I ride her mainly just down the road or in the foothills,plus she is over 16hh, so a bit harder for my old body to get on and off of, then Carmen, who is just about 14.1hh
Charlie crossed rivers like a pro, and made her way up and down hills, riding on a loose rein
I did leave my camera at the trailer by accident, so will have to wait and get pictures from my friend