Ok. So we left off where we rode the Fourth of July Canyon Spur Trail, and rode back towards to where our horse trailers were parked, followed by our horses deciding that they weren't done hauling us around so we could all enjoy the beautiful Autumn colors.
We gave our horses the option to choose where they wanted to go next, and they chose.....
the Tajique Loop Forest Service Road!
Apache was especially eager to explore and continue taking me for a ride. Apache literally boogied on down the road, leaving my friend Renee and her mare, Stella in our dust. haha!
I had no idea what amount of Fall colors we would encounter on the Forest Service road, but suffice it to say, we were far from being disappointed!
Forest Service Road Selfie!
I made Apache stand and wait for Renee and Stella to catch up with us a few times, but for the most part we both rode our own rides, just enjoying the beauty of nature and the Fall colors all around us.
The colors were truly spectacular!
I was also amazed that the Forest Service road was not crowded with sight-seeing cars because of the Fall leaf colors, but surprisingly enough, we encountered only 3 cars during our out-and-back Forest Service Road ride.
The gravel road was easy to travel on and the late afternoon sunlight filtering through the leaves above us, provided the most magical glow.
Both Renee and I could not stop smiling! How lucky and blessed we were to have such a truly awesome day and spectacular locale to ride our horses!
The unique way that the reds, oranges and yellows peeked out from among the trees and shrubs reminded me of going on an Easter Egg hunt!
We were in absolutely no hurry and just took our sweet time enjoying the splendor all around us.
We rode about 2-3 miles up the Forest Service Road and then we stopped and turned around and headed back the way we had ridden.
The fun thing about riding a trail in reverse is that the trail looks different on the way back. So it's like riding a brand new trail!
Renee and Stella posing beside the "Burning Bush"
Apache and I posing beside this gorgeous blazing tree!
By the time we rode back to our horse trailers, the sun was low in the sky and it was close to 5pm. We had ridden 8-9 miles and experienced the most intense and spectacular Fall colors that I have seen for year....especially while horseback riding!
Apache gave me her all the entire day and brought me many smiles and much joy.
I am so lucky to have such a fantastic mare. She truly is my best friend and equine soul mate.
Apache mare enjoying a well-deserved cool drink of water at my trailer after our ride.
Life is SO good!
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