On this Saturday, it was just Kayla & I - which felt  extra good - yet I didn't really understand @ the time.  It was very warm - so we hugged trees most of the morning to stay cool :)

                                   Black Jack knew how to stay nice & cool......

                                               Bud & I following suit :)

                                             Kayla chilling on Tia....

                        Yep, Dinkie & Regal joined the tree hugging party too :)

                                              Now, I'm doing English !!

                             K is now on Casino - yep - hanging on a tree :))

                                  Wilbur & I catching a breeze in some shade :)


We rode most of the day - breaking for a cool drink &  I had NO idea it would be the last solo ride I would enjoy w/ Kayla.

 Meeting new people thru my volunteering in hippo-therapy has been a joy - especially when they enjoy sharing my passion for horses.   On this particular Saturday, both  Charlotte & Bernadette made the trek to Wisconsin even tho there was NO sun in sight :))

                                                Char grooming the Buddha :)

                                         While Bernadette worked on Ms. Tia :))

                     Two of my favorite peeps w/ my 2 absolute best horses :)

                                                          Me & mine :))

Barn Picnic

On  Greg's B'day, I also had invited my friends Bernadette & Jin to come up for the day.  We had planned on an ole fashioned picnic on the deck after riding. 

                             But first - there were stalls to muck ........

                                                  And horses to ride........

                                  Zoom zoom zoom goes the Buddha :)

                              Kayla & I strutting our stuff w/ Tia & Casino.....

                                Now, Bernadette & Tia are @ to chill out :)

                            While Jin & the Buddha leisurely walked around......

                            The ladies & their equine working the patterns :)

                                                         Picture Perfect!!

  Picnic Party on the Patio  - we had chicken , homemade cole slaw , tomato salad, chips, Patty's lemonade & Jin's chocolate dessert - yum :))

                           We were happily joined by Patty & Doug & Jack  :)

                                             Jin enjoying the chicken :)

                      And  Kayla got in the mood complete w/ boots off!!!

Happy Birthday ??

On this beautiful Saturday, friends of the owners' son were coming to ride.  Brook wanted to give her hubby, Greg, horse back riding lessons as a gift.  Why spend over $100 when you can ride for free???  It pays to know the correct people :)

                              Here's the B'day boy - Greg & his steed Wilbur :)

                                         Brook was busy grooming the Buddha :)

                    She was a good sport as I warned her of Bud's lunging style.

                             Kayla was nice enough to give Greg some tips.....

                                 And I worked w/ Brook & Buddha......

                                                        Aww....too cute :)

                                     A man & his horse - Happy Day Greg :))

         A lady & her equine - great idea Brook - hope you come again :)