11.18.08
Horse Gal drives the pair!
Connie and hubby took me on a carriage ride in their newest carriage!! They’d given me a ride in it once before, but this time both Gilford and Glendale were pulling us. Connie’s husband is an amazing driver; he taught himself to do a particular style of rein-handling [German Aachenbach reining] by watching videos and he has a “practice” driving set-up in his living room! [his homemade "rein-board."]
Peaches is ready for the carriage ride too!
It was a perfect day and the view of the lake as we trotted down the road was breathtakingly beautiful.
We went into a field and then on some back roads around my beloved lakes region (I’m a lakes region wannabe!).
Glendale kept wanting to nuzzle his big brother, and even though I know he is not supposed to do that, I get a huge laugh out of it! (Connie has since attached an elastic kind of gizmo to the rein on Glen’s right side to try and discourage that tendency.).
Then all of a sudden, Connie’s hubby turned to me and asked me if I wanted to drive. Well, I could have fainted right then and there. At first, I thought he must be kidding… but he was serious. So, I did it!
HorseGal takes the reins!
I only drove for a couple of minutes, but I got the boys to turn a corner, trot, walk and whoa. The feeling of having two powerful horses on the end of the reins was amazing. So, thank you Connie and hubby for letting me take care of Momma mare and for that wonderful carriage ride!!! I’m already planning my vacation times for next year so that I can take care of Momma while you are gone. I want first dibs on taking care of your sweet mare!! Woo hoo!!!! Many happy nickers!
Horse Gal beaming after her drive…!
