Overdue Visit ~

Here we are, back to sunshine after a miserable weekend of bitter cold temperatures, along with 15 mph winds & snow!  It's felt like we've been on a teeter/totter - up/sun - down/cold!  Since today was the up before the next round of forecast snow for tomorrow, Farah & I headed out.

On our way~

 It was supposed to be about 50 degrees, but with the wind, I ended up putting on my jacket & wearing it the entire ride. I'm still not over the wonder of having such a nice place for Farah.  Our own little barn, all our things organized in one place again & friends to share the fun with.  I've ridden more in the last couple weeks than I have since we made the move.

Our way south~

The other super thing - is that we're no longer dependent on whether the trails are open. We both enjoy heading south from the barn, Farah loves snacking on the fresh grass that's now growing in all directions!  It's still been too wet for the farmers to disk the fields, so we reap the benefits.

Old Buildings~

There are fewer & fewer old buildings in the countryside now.  So many people are driving around looking for them, then offering the owners money to tear them down & salvage or repurpose the lumber.  So sad to think of them disappearing, a part of Americana gone forever...  I guess saving the lumber is better than letting it dry rot.

Sign at the Briar Patch~

I'd been wanting to ride to Jean's for a visit, but our timing had been off - until today!  We arrived just as she returned from town & Farah was soon giving pony rides to the Grandchildren!

Pony Rides!

There was a little slipping sideways in the saddle, but to see the huge smiles was just so much fun.  No Fear here!

Another smile~

The school bus came & left us with another young horsewoman of the future!  Soon, Farah was not only trimming the lawn, but eating cookies & carrots out of these little hands.  Next, they were pulling grass for her to eat & I was amazed that she was so good about taking it.

A totally wonderful afternoon!  Our so-called training has been taking second place to just enjoying the ride!