Tomorrow I am headed on to New Mexico so today was my last ripping ride through the red desert of Moab. No surprise, I chose to ride Berry Haat Salza again :-)
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Moab Day 5: Farewell Ride
Friday, December 7, 2012
Moab Day 4: 30 Miles of WEEE!
This morning we picked 5 fit horses and trailered out to some gorgeous wide open spaces. The pictures pretty much say it all, but I will say this: it was the fastest 30 miles I've ever ridden in my life on absolutely unfrickin-believably fit horses! Our moving time was about 3 1/2 hours and most of that was at a canter. The horses never flagged but I sure did! Luckily I had worn my ankle brace and put my stirrups up a notch but I was pretty well spent by the last few miles. It was an amazing experience to ride a horse of that caliber at the speed but PHEW, I don't know how D &C do that for 50+ miles! Impressive.
Global's scenic yard, getting ready to load up
The Gang!
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Moab Day 3
An unexpected rain shower blew into Moab last night and I awoke to rain on the window and a mild migraine no doubt brought on by the change in pressure. Fortunately morning rain meant I wasn't missing riding by taking it easy on D&C's couch until around noon when I was feeling better, and by that time the sun was back out! We saddled up for a nice evening/sunset ride and I had a *TOTAL BLAST* flying around those narrow winding desert trails on miss Salza. You can't help but smile, grin, even laugh out loud, at the rush of power trotting and cantering around these snaking trails!
C outrunning 3 horses ;) Okay he was ahead of us already out running, but he did run home, grab a horse, and come back and catch us again!
Even their dogs run long distance!
Heading back as the sun is setting
Don'tcha wish this was your backyard too?
Weeee!
this is my face after charging around on Salza :p
Salza enjoying some gnoms as darkness falls
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