(Oregon) Trail

Ryon's ready for the big boy jumps
Time is on such a wicked tear right now - can you believe that this is my five month check point for Ryon?  And boy oh boy buddy, did we cross a big milestone this past week.

I was finally able to take Ryon out on the trail by our stables that wind around our local lake, one of my main attractions of boarding at my stable.  Going solo at this point would have been a huge NOPE, so I was glad for the company of three other ladies (and their respective rides).  The trail took us under several road overpasses, over a wooden bridge, through an overgrown thicket, and next to tennis courts, playgrounds, bikers, joggers, and dog-walkers.  Y'all know what Ryon's biggest balking point was?  Stepping off the curb to cross the street.  I kid you not - it has to do with the depth perception of horses - but he finally made it over with the help of a friend.

Despite the attack of the killer mosquitoes at the very end, the trail ride was a huge confidence builder for both of us and I'm ready to go again very soon.  Cantering through the fields outside, Ryon is in his natural element and he has a sudden burst of energy during those runs that I don't see when we're riding in the arena.

Siri is back in town this weekend and my mom's birthday is today.  I hope you all are enjoying Friday the 13th and the full moon tonight.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Comments

  1. Yay! Go Ryon! It's crazy how fast time flies! Happy birthday to your momma! And yay for your sister visiting! Sounds like it is going to be a great weekend for ya. Happy days!

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  2. Belated happy bday to your mom, Rooth:) And yay for you and Ryon. That's an awesome pic:)

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  3. Rooth and Ryon...such a good team! You've been really good for him.

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  4. Yay for Ryon! You are a great team! Happy belated birthday to your mom! I hope you had a great time together and she was able to eat some birthday cake!

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  5. That sounds like such a great way to spend a day: trails, lakes, horses.
    Happy Birthday Ruth's Mom!

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  6. Hooray for Ryon's big milestone! It sounds like there's a lot of country in your city! I hope your mom had a great birthday!!!!

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  7. i remember when i was little trail riding was my favorite. sometimes there was lots of stoping and coaxing and starting up again, but i can still remember the little branches hitting my face as we rode along and the dew drops falling off them. i loved every second of it. happy belated birthday to your mom!! xo

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  8. Happy belated to your mama!! xo

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  9. With your title, I thought you were coming over these parts. :) Happy belated birthday to your mom. I hope her recovery has been smooth.

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