We woke up on one Sunday in February to a relatively unexpected snowfall. And I literally read my local NWS meteorologists Forecast Discussion twice a day when they release a new forecast package, so if it surprised me, that should tell you something.
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| NO. |
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| DOUBLE NO. |
It was nasty, wet, heavy stuff and late enough in the winter that it was truly unwelcome. Every bit of winter that happens after the first 60 degree day, which had happened the week before, feels SO much worse than before!
But it wasn't all bad. Our BO's daughter, the one that originally designed the facility, was visiting from Florida, and it was her birthday. So there was only one thing to do.
Disco had never been outside the arena with me, had never been in the back field, had never gone on a hack with another horse, had never had the dogs running loose around him for a ride, it was my first ride with no blocks, blah blah blah.
He went on the buckle the whole time. I mean, of course he did. When do I stop trusting this horse so much?
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| Connor also went on the buckle, but no one is surprised about that. |
Disco was a little quick in the beginning, but in a way that felt good and solidified my desire to do nothing but trail riding with him as soon as the trails are firm enough to not leave hoofprints. If he doesn't like to move out, he's not going to learn that in the indoor.
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Really, he was perfect. A nice, flat footed walk, and not an ounce of concern from me about whether he'd be good or not. And we did keep it to the walk - the ground wasn't totally frozen, and it was really too soft to be out there, but what's a couple of hoofprints in the land the BO's daughter built in exchange for a snowy birthday trail ride for someone that never sees snow anymore? I wasn't going to be precious about it.
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| Couldn't get him to look enthusiastic for his portrait, but I promise he enjoyed the ride. |
And, as always, it gives me so much joy to see Connor making someone else happy. My unpleasant feelings toward the snow melted away as the BO's daughter and I chatted away and her joy at getting a snowy birthday ride bubbled over. It was such a perfect morning.
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| Good boy, Con |
I'm simply tickled that Disco is such a good boy for you. <3
ReplyDeleteWhat a good boy, that looks like a beautiful ride (said by another Floridian).
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