Well, although I haven't solved our boot fitting issues (see previous post) Jetta was back on trail last Friday. Today's post is just a photo journal of the glorious green mountain trails we rode that day. Suffice it to say that Jetta was fabulous--well mannered, responsive, cooperative. We did lots of trotting the first couple of miles, with lots of logs to step over, creek crossings, a big sticky bog, hikers, campers, dogs, etc. We rode for three hours--her longest ride yet. It should probably be illegal to have that much fun! Enjoy the photos!
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| Happy girl takes the lead. |
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| She's OK in back, too. Even way back! |
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| Sharon and Carol |
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| Riding through the quakies |
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| Janie waits and poses. |
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| Mountain meadow |
Wow, I just love the summertime! This was a great training ride for Jetta. What a pleasant girl she is! She is just beginning her conditioning for endurance, and once we get a solid trail base in place, we'll be ready to step it up a notch. This was a great ride to build muscle and stamina and
confidence. I'm really proud of her!
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today, Jetta and I took Keno and his 10-year-old student for a short trail ride in the canyon. We did a little trotting, crossed the river a couple of times, and generally just enjoyed the day. Jetta was very forward--poor Keno can't keep up with her walk! She was ouchy on the rocks though. SO,
tonight I poured in a Sole-Guard pad in each front hoof. I hope it will help. It's a temporary fix at best, but I'm taking her on the Ponderosa Trail in the morning, so we'll see how it works. Report coming tomorrow!
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