Spent most of the day working on the computer trying to solve logistical challenges for the next month or two, then Hubby had a short spell of headache and dizziness, but after a little nap, he was ready to head out on the trail. Though it was about 3:00 by the time we left, it was a WONDERFUL ride. Despite the fact that most of the park is highly manicured, the way most State Parks prefer, as soon as you got on the trail, a sense of wilderness and pioneering enveloped us. The trail was dirt, with just a few muddy spots, with varying terrain, woods, ravines, lakeside, everything you could ask for. The trail was a bit overgrown in some places, which would be no bother except that it seemed all the overgrowth had spikes and thorns in them, so make sure you wear long sleeves and thick jeans! The horses were ready to go today, and once they saw how interesting the trails were, they became completely engaged. There were just enough obstacles to make it interesting, but nothing impassable. About halfway around the red Lakeside Trail, there was a camping area with a picnic table, a fire ring and even a short dock for sticking your toes in. A very nice ride on the yellow and red trails, which looped right back to the horse camp. Got back around 5:00, and had a parade of kids come by wanting to pet the horses, which I allowed, as I remember being a kid wanting to pet horses too! And I STILL do!
Spent most of the day working on the computer trying to solve logistical challenges for the next month or two, then Hubby had a short spell of headache and dizziness, but after a little nap, he was ready to head out on the trail. Though it was about 3:00 by the time we left, it was a WONDERFUL ride. Despite the fact that most of the park is highly manicured, the way most State Parks prefer, as soon as you got on the trail, a sense of wilderness and pioneering enveloped us. The trail was dirt, with just a few muddy spots, with varying terrain, woods, ravines, lakeside, everything you could ask for. The trail was a bit overgrown in some places, which would be no bother except that it seemed all the overgrowth had spikes and thorns in them, so make sure you wear long sleeves and thick jeans! The horses were ready to go today, and once they saw how interesting the trails were, they became completely engaged. There were just enough obstacles to make it interesting, but nothing impassable. About halfway around the red Lakeside Trail, there was a camping area with a picnic table, a fire ring and even a short dock for sticking your toes in. A very nice ride on the yellow and red trails, which looped right back to the horse camp. Got back around 5:00, and had a parade of kids come by wanting to pet the horses, which I allowed, as I remember being a kid wanting to pet horses too! And I STILL do!
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