Back to Riding!
Saturday, August 11, 2007Yesterday was my first day of riding horses again since I have returned. Unfortunately my horse Canelita, a beautiful young Peruvian mare, has been sick so she´s not able to be ridden for the next few weeks. So I took out one of my friend´s horses, a handsome older Peruvian named Lucero. We immediately headed down one of my favorite trails following a meandering smaller river.
We passed a mango tree where all the of the mangos had fallen and were beginning to rot. The mango season ended about 6 weeks ago. Passed a colorful blue butterfly. As always, I looked for crocs in the river. I have an obsession with crocs and sharks for some reason. I saw a very small one about 10 months ago. It must have been less than a foot long. Nothing since then.
And then the trail opened up to the beach. I looked to the right and didn´t see anyone. I looked to the left and saw one person. Wow, it´s crowded today.
We did our regular loop of riding and headed through the development. A lot has building has occurred since we left and it´s amazing to watch. I stopped to talk to one of the guys cleaning the paddle boats on the river. Any crocs in there I asked in Spanish? Nope not in this one he responded. Ok good.
We turned back to the Equestrian Center and Lucero picked up speed. He's a beautiful horse and likes to "dance". So we danced our way back to the barn.
I dismounted and soon realized that I was going to be a bit sore after today. Not a big deal though. I'm heading back out this morning.
See Canelita below....
