trail riding

left to right: monty, angel, gwin

Well, Gwin is in with the two other horses and they are getting along very well. Things are going much better even today than they were for her at the last place. There will be no kicking or biting from the looks of it. 

sneaking in some cuddling with angel

Monty LOVES her, and Angel loves her even more. They are "girls" together, and Angel seems quite pleased about it. Gwin loves Monty for sure. She knows that Angel is "top" and she is very respectful of her space and small initial requests. That is good. 

a little cuddle time with angel

Today, we went on our first official trail ride. Zeek went to Becky's. Carrie had off of work, so she came out around noon. Gwen was already in the stables when I got there right before Carrie. We groomed, saddled up and rode. It was wonderful. Gwin was SO comfortable. She really likes to be with other horses when she rides. 

We rode in some beautiful areas I have never even seen before. Some rough terrain, smooth terrain, and everything in between. The two dogs joined us and there wasn't a dull moment. It was warm, but pretty windy. We all just talked and walked and enjoyed. 

I could tell that Gwin was in her glory. She was so relaxed and happy. She wanted to trot SO much. I had to keep holding her back so she wouldn't take charge. 

We were out for about an hour and 20 minutes. 

When we returned we all went into the round pen and the girls helped me with side passing and learning to slow ad stop Gwin without pulling back on her reigns. I have a long way to go myself. But Carrie rode Gwin, and she did SO well. She knows how to do all the stuff. I'm the green one who just needs to learn how to ask her. 

Once inside, Gwen ferriered Gwin's front hoofs for me. She has to do the back tomorrow. She said her feet really do look pretty good. That is great to know.

Finally, we turned them all out together at about 3:45 and went our ways. The three horses were getting along famously when I left. 

angel and gwin

I feel SO blessed and good for them all. Gwin is really going to be happy here. And me too.

Thank You, God.