Fall colors are everywhere you look in Maine right now. I was dying to get out for a ride on AhD, but we had wood to cut up and store in the shed first - five hours worth. Finally, with the sun waning and the wind blowing,
we got out on a BEAUTIFUL ride! Out back on Jason's loop, I noticed many of the trees are yellow instead of red this year. But, then I made a great discovery! Jason made a new trail through the woods!
It was littered with red maple leaves making a beautiful carpet. Since AhD has not been out in two weeks, the air was crisp, the wind was blowing....I figured I might be in for an "interesting" ride from an overly naughty guy. So, I before I started the ride, we did a small refresher in giving to pressure and staying out of my space. I also did not allow AhD to snatch one blade of grass or one leaf on this ride (I have been reading how this has helped the Denise/Reese team), and I kept my seat and cues as relaxed as I could. All of these things combined to work wonders, and we had a spectacular time out in the crisp fall air!
Just look at the color in these leaves I found up off Back Street! AhD was FULL of vigor, and when we weren't bushwacking he walked so fast that he seemed to be gliding. He also gaited quite a bit, which was also awesome.
I enjoyed this ride very much. I know Betsy and Zoe went out for a trail ride into new territory today, and I can't wait to hear about it. Harold, best wishes out to you to be back in the saddle soon!
Fall colors are everywhere you look in Maine right now. I was dying to get out for a ride on AhD, but we had wood to cut up and store in the shed first - five hours worth. Finally, with the sun waning and the wind blowing, 
we got out on a BEAUTIFUL ride! Out back on Jason's loop, I noticed many of the trees are yellow instead of red this year. But, then I made a great discovery! Jason made a new trail through the woods!
It was littered with red maple leaves making a beautiful carpet. Since AhD has not been out in two weeks, the air was crisp, the wind was blowing....I figured I might be in for an "interesting" ride from an overly naughty guy. So, I before I started the ride, we did a small refresher in giving to pressure and staying out of my space. I also did not allow AhD to snatch one blade of grass or one leaf on this ride (I have been reading how this has helped the Denise/Reese team), and I kept my seat and cues as relaxed as I could. All of these things combined to work wonders, and we had a spectacular time out in the crisp fall air!
Just look at the color in these leaves I found up off Back Street! AhD was FULL of vigor, and when we weren't bushwacking he walked so fast that he seemed to be gliding. He also gaited quite a bit, which was also awesome.
I enjoyed this ride very much. I know Betsy and Zoe went out for a trail ride into new territory today, and I can't wait to hear about it. Harold, best wishes out to you to be back in the saddle soon!
Loved the pics, Susan...as always! Gosh, your colors are so vibrant and beautiful. And really cool about the grass snatchin! I didn't know AHD was like Reese in that way...too funny. I can't tell you how much more I enjoy my rides now that Reese isn't constantly testing me with trying to grab a nibble here and there. Keep it up girl! Thanks for always sharing......
ReplyDeletep.s. I saw you trimmed AHD's mane. I've been meaning to do that to Reese's too this year. It needs a fresh restart. =]