Ride two, part one

Sunday was beach day. 

This is the only ride that didn't start with a trailer ride to the trailhead. Instead, we simply rode around the edge of the Eldhestar property, went through a gate and hit the road.

My mount was a tiny, silver dun mare named Tinna.

She was a speedy little thing, who responded quickly to my aids. I was halfway in love with her before the first tölt and even more so after. Her gait was much better than any of the horses I had ridden previously. I hoped for a long and happy acquaintanceship. 

We followed a rural country road lined with pony pastures.

It rained briefly, not hard.

Then the clouds parted, and we saw some blue sky.

Perfect riding weather.

Perfect scenery.

Perfect horse.

We passed a few homes behind gates.

"Rich people's summer houses," Karin said.

We rode on.

We entered a big pasture filled with mares and foals.

Most kept their distance, but a few came to check us out.

So cute!

Tinna nickered at every single one of them.

This was such a highlight.

I loved riding through the pony pasture.

Our next milestone was a large water crossing.

There was a nice grassy area on the other side.

Lunch break!

To be continued.