OUR EXTREME DREAM

     Erik rode Izzy for the second time today. It wouldn't be such a big deal except it was on the TRAILS. He had planned on riding her at home several times before this, but unfortunately something always came up. So today, he rolled the dice and went for it.

     We met several firends at the Live Oak entrance of Jennings Forest. Everyone was very excited to see Erik and Izzy on their first trail ride. We decided it would be best to for us to be near the front since that's where I'd normally pony her at. Much to my surprise, Izzy opted to take the lead.

     Izzy's confidence did not last long. A deer or two startled her when they went leaping thru the woods right in front of her. She graciously let Linc take the lead after that.

     Chele on Dawn

     KD on Stylin

     Cathy on Busta

     Linelle on Poca

     Susan on Apache

     Tracey on Tucker

     Mike on Rusty

     Erik on Izzy; Chele on Dawn

     Izzy and Rusty say "Hi" while we rest at the picnic tables.

     Izzy and Erik did really, really well. The bugs were awful up front, poor Izzy is so sensitive to them. She kicked at her belly most of the ride, but she never did offer to buck (unlike Busta, who LOL was throwing mini hissy fits throughout the entire ride). Linc and I tried to help by leading them through the brush, on and off of the trails. This at least gave her some relief for a few minutes.

     All in all, it was a fabulous day. We rode around 3+ hours. Izzy had a few episodes, but there were no land purchases. You can't ask for much more than that.

     HERE are the rest of the pics.