I don't know about this Sassy! Looks treacherussss!
At the river, Gussie got anxious and started trembling a bit, so I got off and led her to the water's edge. As I was doing that, Sassy, who has never been ridden into water, decided to check out the river.
Oh Gussie, you have just been shown up by a 4 yr old cutting horse!
Once Gussie decided that the river wasn't going to swallow Sassy up so it must be okay, she was all cool about it. (Silly girl!)
I was checking out the passage through the rocks. Both mares handled the footing of the crossing just fine.
This video is the approach to the river and the crossing.
This was the view from partway up the hill. That raw spot in the bank in the distance is above our place.
It's a long way down to the river, steeper than it looks.
Steep going up too!
Gussie wanted to power up the last little bit of the hill at a trot. Normally I don't do that but it seemed to be easy for her so I let her.
The trail topped out at a hay field with a nice view.
We didn't venture any further as it was private property, but it was sure nice seeing what was up there.
We weren't sure how Sassy would handle going down the hill, but as usual, she was pretty chill about it. Both these mares are barefoot and it was a rocky ride but they handled it really well.
We headed back across the same spot. Poor little Goose had to deal with the current, and I think the last time we went across the pond was her first swim, so she did really, really well today.
This was such an awesome fun ride and it was just what Gussie needed. And definitely going to have to do that again!
Riding day 40
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What a beautiful ride! My favorite kind, exploring new places. Love the view from the top! With hills like that Gussie's hind end will be stronger in no time. The increased sound, when the mares started shuffling across the water, made me smile. Perfect ride for a hot day! We are also melting here, what gets to us is the added humidity. The older I get, the less I like Summer. One thing for sure tho, it will cool off eventually. Are those white trees smaller Aspens? or Birch like ours? Either way, when you hit a patch they are sooo pretty to ride through. Great pics, keep 'em coming!
That’s the perfect water crossing—nice and wide and open. I think horses that let the guinea pig go in first are the ones who survive the longest. 😂 It has been super hot down here, too. I just got home and I’m thinking about going out for a light ride before it gets worse.
We're heading out this weekend to see you, so it better cool off a bit. I sure hope so, because I've been looking forward to meeting Gussie for a long time. now. :)
Oh man, it's been HOT here too, for over a week now. Today and tomorrow is cooler (such a blessing!), but the forecast is for temps reaching 100 coming up again. *sigh*
Your ride was awesome! Exploring is the best and what I miss the most where we live. Your horses did great, you have reason to be proud of them. And of Gussie! :) We try to keep our horses from powering up hills most of the time too...but, they use a whole different set of muscles when they trot uphill than when they're walking, so it's easier on them to be able to trot. And I couldn't agree with you more, uphill is one thing, steep downhills is a whole different ballgame! This old grey mare ain't as brave as she used to be. :) But at least you had good traction and a nice, wide trail. Lovely, lovely places to ride you have. Lucky girl!
100? Ugh! Here, I've been snivelling about it being 30 degrees.. (rolls her eyes at herself) Isn't Gussie just the most beautiful horse ever? I wrote 3 poems about her! :)
I love how Gussie carefully checked out the approach to the water :) That made me grin. She sure is a lovely horse!
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