3rd winter is here. Yesterday morning 2nd spring gave way to hoarfrost and temps in the low 30s. The forecast was a lie and our nice spring ride turned into an enchanted forest adventure.
I’d wanted to post something more serious but this was too pretty not to share, so come join us for some mid-April “sprinter” (spring-winter) fun from the comfort of hopefully somewhere warm.
The song is nice too, we certainly felt the freedom piece. Ignore the part about birds and wildflowers, those were all hiding yesterday.
We rode between 8000 and 9500ft of elevation, so instead of fog, we were inside of a cloud. A cloud that was spitting icy daggers into our faces atop the ridge
2 riders, 4 horses and 3 muddy dogs still had lots of fun. I took 3 of the Wild Horse Outreach & Advocacy Ambassador Mustangs because why not. Griffin made a handsome and very sweet palomino QH friend. Lacy and Tiny did great, seemed happy to be out and about and enjoyed each other’s company.
We crossed water, patches of crunchy snow, marveled at frosted trees, imagined the mountain views we’d have if only we could see more than 40ft in either direction, and galloped through the gloomy, wet forest as fast as our steeds would go.
It was a blast, the kind where your hands are red, nose running and cheeks burning, and you feel incredibly alive.
Thank you Michelle for braving the chilly weather with me and for saying such kind things about the princess.
Warning, this video might make you dizzy. It’s at Lacy speed so buckle up and look closely at what I was trying to capture for you as the world was flying by. I love that fierce little dun Mustang mare.
