A hot fudge sundae Thursday

Sassy got her seventh ride today. I didn't have my camera with me, so you'll have to put up with words instead:o)
I saddled her up and took her for a walk along the route I planned to ride. We inspected such potentially horse-eatin' hazards as vehicles parked and covered with tarps, snowmobiles, implements and lumber partially covered with snow, which makes them look rather odd, and the new compost heap from corral cleaning day. Once we were sure there were no attack monsters hiding anywhere, I stepped up and rode her through the same route. Little darlin' did just great! She stepped off the path a time or two, but soon figured out it's a lot harder to pack my considerable weight around in deep snow than on the path. So we had our first solo trail ride! If the weather holds, I plan on doing that about three times a week with her. And then, because it was such a nice day, I led Chickory along the trail, just to get her out and inspecting new things, sights and smells. To top off the day in style, Beamer'n'dogs'n'me went for a putt down the road, just enjoying the heat of the sun on our faces. Days like this are like a hot fudge sundae; hot and cold and delicious!