Saddle Time @ Glen Cunningham Lake ~

Today, Margie was determined we were riding at Glen Cunningham.  She didn't have much convincing to do & even talked me into traveling with her. :-)  I always just prefer to have my own vehicle & all our stuff with us, the only thing I forgot was my saddle pad.  I had tossed in a blanket & it worked just fine.

Stellar Day~

The mares traveled well together, with plenty of room in Margie's four-horse.  Not as warm as yesterday & with a decent wind, change is in the air, no doubt about it.  Some of the trails were still pretty muddy in the shady spots, but over all the footing was the best we've had so far.

View of the Lake~

The lake was almost steel blue against a steel blue sky when we started out about noon.  We both commented on how the sky seems more blue as the day progresses.  

In the "Deep Dark Woods"

A Nebraska woods - so different - yet so much the same in this area - as some of the plantings on the WA tree farms.  We enjoyed hearing the wind through the trees.

From the hill~

The urban view from this hill seems so striking after the nice trails.  The noise of the traffic is easily heard.  The mares took turns in the lead, Coco still trots when she'd behind Farah, but then gaits when she takes over the lead.

Margie & Coco~

Coco is such a big solid mare & looks so gorgeous when she gets to move out.

Margie & Coco check out a lake trail~

I'm not keen on the far side of the lake.  It's noisy, lots of road & congestion.  Then, there's the highway crossing to get back to the trailers.  We stayed on the east side of the lake & that was really fun.  You get more of the feel of being out-there.  We rode to the south park entrance, just over half-way the width of the dam, before turning back.  

Through the Big Cottonwoods~

After an uncalled for sideways spook at a little pink flag,  we came upon a nice hill.  Not too long, but enough room for a little speed.  I decided that Farah could use a good run.  We breezed up to 20 mph., not bad for the short distance.  She felt better & I did too :-)  Now, we'll be watching as the rains & wind return.  At least today's saddle time should last a while!