Days Like This

Saturday was a gorgeous early spring/summer day -- hot for the horses perhaps as they still have quite a bit of winter coat... but they were still ready to carry us to the top of Mount Ephraim and back. Zoe rode Elektra with the Cashel saddle and I rode -- guess who ? none other than my lovely Keri. She was in a super happy mood.. we had a blast trotting up the mountain.

Zoe carried the camera on this trip for more practice... when we reached streamside, I asked Keri to step into the water since generally we are both avid brook walkers. She stepped down and then decided she was DYING of thirst... she took a looooong big drink -- maybe she was parched, maybe she was just being bratty... but- who cares ? it's a beautiful day :)

We had debris to step over -- a nice natural easy going obstacle course.

We're smiling ! I don't even need a lime green jacket to feel cheery today.

Warm enough for a summer top - but still ice in the woods.

hard work trotting up stony trails -- then as we neared the top -- the paths turn to ledge..

When we reach the top - we pose for photo's ! :)

Our dressage horse that loves trail !

We took the alternate route home -- Close to home, we came upon one of Denise's obstacles.. a ball which actually we saw last year on our spring ride to the top of Mount Ephraim...

I'll repeat what I typed on my farm blog -- I know we still might get some wintry and nasty weather --

but days like this makes it easy to stay smiling.

Enjoy ~