Warm & sunny trail ride Sunday w/ Pics

[Bonnie M]

Sorry but the pics aren't the greatest....Dave likes to put his finger in front of the camera and he was using a disposable.

We went for a 3 hour trail ride out in Eustis, Florida this past Sunday. Nice weather, ended up warming up to ~80 degrees.

Eight of us went and we all rode Paso Finos :D

The trail we take starts out in this fern garden. I am on Legado, in my Gator gear ;-) , Juan on his mare, and Michael on my gray mare, Alegria.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g177/bonniepaso/Trail%20Ride%201-21-2007/Bonnie-Michael-Fern-garden.jpg

This is the lake you get to ride around.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g177/bonniepaso/Trail%20Ride%201-21-2007/Group-lake.jpg

We ended up riding in a huge cow pasture, we tried catching up to the cows, but they didn't want to have anything to do with us.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g177/bonniepaso/Trail%20Ride%201-21-2007/Cows.jpg

I got the camera from Dave and took a pic of him with Mars, our 22 yo gelding.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g177/bonniepaso/Trail%20Ride%201-21-2007/Dave-Mars.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g177/bonniepaso/Trail%20Ride%201-21-2007/Landscape-cow-pasture.jpg

Here we are taking a break waiting for a few brave souls who went on a little bit further. We stayed because of the bee hives, you can see them on the right side of the photo. The lady in the light blue shirt was deathly allergic to them. Michael is riding Alegria (my mare), then Sandra is riding Michael's mare, the dark one, then I am riding Legado and I can't remember the other lady's name. Sorry!
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g177/bonniepaso/Trail%20Ride%201-21-2007/Group-palm-tree.jpg

On the way back we ran into some other riders enjoying the great weather. Jose, in the red cap, has been on here before as Hacienda Mis Suenos.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g177/bonniepaso/Trail%20Ride%201-21-2007/Trail-Ride-1-21-2007.jpg

Supposed to go again Superbowl Sunday....Dave says no way, but I think if I go, I can get home before the game. He isn't going to take a chance.

[JennLM]

What great weather to ride in.

Is that cactus? I guess of all the things to see growing in Florida I never expected cactus for some reason.

It looks like so many diiferent types of terrain, how neat!

[DebbieS]

What beautiful weather and beautiful horses!
Thanks for post. I wish it were summer here!

Supposed to be near 60 tomorrow, but of course I'm working :mad:

[Barbwire]

What? Only one blurry pic of Mr. Yummy? That's not right! (pout)

[Beth Worden]

What weather/beautiful pics...2 words, and they ain't Merry Christmas! We are getting a high of 5 on Friday.

[lalecl]

Great Pics Bonnie!! Keep us posted on your rides and Ellis and I may just join you. :)

[Carol Nelson]

I hate you, I hate you, I hate you...!!! grrrr.... ;-) :lol:

Look at that ...short sleeves and all!!! I look like the Michelin Man when I go out to feed! :roll: :D

[Edurne]

gorgeous, my fingers are frozen right now, and the weather looks as beautiful as the horses.

[Bonnie M]

Yep, Jenn, that is cactus. There was a lot of it so most of the time you had to keep your eyes on the ground to make sure you didn't run into any of it.

Sorry Barb, Mr. Yummy had pockets that he could keep the camera in so he was desinated picture taker.

Leila....you and Ellis can join us anytime! Anybody who can make it is welcome. The more the merrier :D We are probably going again on Feb. 4th, Superbowl Sunday. Trying a different trail this time out in Eustis.

I have no clue what all of you are going through with snow....I've never even seen the stuff in person! A cold front is coming through here, but only getting down to the 30's. I can barely stand that so I really feel for you guys!

[CarolU]

I ditto what Carol said. I have stayed away from this thread because of the title. Disgusting.

I am soooooooooooooo GREEN

I think I've seen those cows before though.

[swaite]

I just love the look of the trail in the first photo. I have the urge to go on a nice green trail ride and not have to bundle up!!!! We are going to try to go down and visit Jose . I want to see how our foals are doing. If we get down there - we'll have to make a trail ride together!

[Bonnie M]

Swaite, Jose and I were talking about that! He said you guys might be coming down. We will definately get together a ride when you are in town.

Sorry .....thought maybe the thread would warm you guys up!

[dana]

we're just all REALLY jealous of you, Bonnie! :mrgreen:

[KAB]

Bonnie is that your new saddle?If so, how do you like it?Looked like a nice ride.I went for a couple of rides myself last weekend and it was wonderful!!!!

[Bonnie M]

KAB, yep, it's my new barefoot. Yes I am liking it a lot. Wasn't sure at first, but I gave it a few rides like you suggested.

Not sure about the placement of it, here's a pic I took of it on Legado:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g177/bonniepaso/Legad-saddle.jpg

[Moniece Dickerson]

LOVE the pics and really really love your palomino!!!!!!!My Rosa is going to grow up to be BEAUTIFUL just like that one :D :D :D !!!Thanks for sharing!!Your friend,Moniece