Horse back riding

Today we made it out to the stables and went on a trail ride. Now I have to start off by tell you that I haven't been on a horse for 44 years. Granddaughter takes lesson and at one of the lesson I said that looks like fun! Haven't done that in years. Well that how I wound up on a horse. As you see I will do just about anything for the grandchildren. But this old granny is hurting tonight...lol. My butt really hurts, not to mention the crack rib. I hope this works as I haven't done a blog like this yet.I am going to try and add the picture in order with the story.Ok now they bring out the horses for us to ride and tell me that this is mine for the ride. I just look at them and said you got to be kidding! I have admired this beautiful beast of a horse the time I have been there, but never thought I get on him...lol. If you know anything about horse, they measure them by hands. An average horse is about 14 hand high and the one they gave me to ride was between 16 and 17 hands high! As you see in the picture I am really ???? the thought of getting on this beast! They assure me he was very gentle. Ok on I go and away we go.

Now we had a good time riding and I am no worst for the wear. I do hope the granddaughters remember this..lol. The ride was though the woods and I did get slap in the head a few time with the bushes. Well you have to remember I was sitting really high up!Now for the pictures of us all together.

Happiness grows at our own firesides, and is not to be picked in strangers' gardens.

Douglas Jerrold