Ranch Riding

I got invited by a new friend to ride on a private ranch not far from my house, so I loaded up my horse and got ready to ride.

The trails were mostly old truck tracks, flat, sandy and easy to follow.

There were lots of trees to ride through......my favorite!

My pretty Apache mare.....my favorite view!

My two riding companions.

There were beautiful meadows to meander through, too.

 

And lots of riding beneath the trees.

My ranch riding selfie!

We followed cattle trails through gorgeous meadows with beautiful vistas.

And some of the trails were narrow, single track through the forest.

Apache and I even got to lead the way some.

Isn't this twisted trunk interesting?!

I really enjoyed the diversity of the terrain. Most of it was flat or gently rolling, but there were also a few steep, rocky sections that were lots of fun to ride up and down.

I enjoyed my riding companions, too.

And the beautiful day and the scenery could not have been more perfect!

This is my "so-happy-to-have-such-amazingly-gorgeous-riding-locations-so-close-to-my-house" face! haha!

 

We rode back to my friend's house and untacked and watered our horses. And then we were invited to hang out in her beautiful barn meeting space and enjoy some lunch and drinks. Apache was even given her own stall to relax in. 

Apache and I had a fantastic day!!