Ice did really well! Just strolled along, calm as could be, you'd never know she is a 3 year old with only 14 rides on her.
And then there is the view- I miss that 360 degree view!
When we got to the river there was a boat thinking of pulling in - the road ends at the boat launch- but they kindly pulled back out and headed upstream.
I think once we got to the river, Gussie really clicked with where we were. It has been 6 years since she was there. On the way back she started walking really fast- striding right out , ears up and alert, all business. Ice had to trot a few times to keep up. Gussie wasn't doing her nervous jig at all; I could feel that she was really thinking and memories were coming back.
Once we got past the corner in the above photo, she started looking towards where our place used to be, and whinnying - she never does that! I'm sure she was calling out to see if any of the horses were there. I found her reaction quite interesting. Remember, that is where she was living when I sold her the final time.
When we got back home, I think she was quite relieved to be back with her herd. She found a sunny spot by the shelter and slept. Normally she would have been busy eating the hay left from the morning feeding as that's what the other horses were doing, and she is all about her hay!
I hope she feels secure now.
Riding day 24
Riding day 24
6 comments:
I would love to come out and ride with you sometime. So, so beautiful! Of course, I'd have to ride Beamer :-D.
Well you had better just get your passport and head up here! Beamer isn't getting any younger! You would love riding him.
Who'd a thunk that a horse would have such a long memory! It's almost sad. I raised a dog for Guiding Eyes for the Blind and she went into the program, got herself a blind person and was gone. Eight years later she was retired and they called and asked if I would like her back.OH YEAH! Well, when I went to pick her up, she just looked at me, but when she sniffed me, she exploded! She remembered! And when I got her home, my other dogs who were there when I raised her, remembered her too. It was like old home week. We don't always give them credit for all the awareness that they have. Dumb animals indeed!
I have seen examples of their memories at work, too. It sure makes you wonder sometimes. I have so much respect for the depth of their bonds with one another. ❤️
Gorgeous views and so many good riding spots! Wish we had that around here, but it's just too populated. Gussie is so good, and I think we underestimate all manner of animals in all or most areas much more than we should. I think Ice was enjoying herself too.
I swear horses never forget people or places:)
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