Adventures!

[Marsha Cassada]

Love that trail! What a nice adventure close to home.

 

[Kelly]

We took a long walk today at Clearfork trailhead. Bentley is gaining so much confidence, he thinks he should be the leader, well… except for when he doesn’t


There were loud cars flying by overhead and luckily that didn’t faze him!

 

[MaryFlora]

Beautiful view! Are you and Bentley walking under a car overpass? That is impressive how well he is standing and without a halter too!

 

[Kelly]

Haha! Yes he was tied up to the rail under a car overpass. He has his halter on but you can’t see his lead rope which I assure you is tied to the rail behind him such a little sport I was sitting in the bench in front of him just chilling

 

[HersheyMint]

@Kelly Your new hobby, trick photography! I was thinking the same as MaryFlora

 

[Kelly]

Had a great drive last night at the local park here in Crowley, TX, beautiful weather!

 

[MaryFlora]

So pretty! Also awesome you have a driving buddy to add to the fun!

Do you see many other harness ponies/horses on your various drives?

 

[Kelly]

So awesome to have a good driving friend for sure!

Nope, we never come across any other driving horses or ponies. We have only seen a team of horses pulling a huge wagon to give tours to folks in the Stockyards for a fee, so that doesn’t really count. Sometimes at the state parks we will come across horseback riders but so far never any drivers.

This is a pic from the Stockyards. If you zoom in you will see the team of horses, maybe mules, in the background.

 

[MaryFlora]

That looks like a good size team back there and probably a fun ride. Not, however, as much fun as a ride in a Bentley.

You’ve gone on so many trails, it is surprising not one other pony, or horse, in harness ever crossed your path! I suppose it just isn’t as popular.

You gals are real trailblazers!

 

[Kelly]

Took Breezy swimming

 

[HersheyMint]

Took Breezy swimming
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Wow! Looks like he loved it.

 

[MaryFlora]

Gosh, that is so pretty and looks incredibly relaxing.

You never run out of ideas down there!

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Lovely adventure! You are inspiring.

 

[betwys1]

Took Breezy swimming
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I have a quite unreasonable fear about horses and water: it involves the harness which is likely completely unused with miniatures. It is the 'hold-down' or in the English tradition, the 'Standing Martingale". This is the strap from the halter to a chest ring on the girth strap. It prevents the horse from pulling its head towards the vertical. In deep water, this prevents the horse from keeping its nose above water - and I think of it as water torture. Only a child would not realize the danger, I know.....

 

[Kelly]

A few pics from some recent camping adventures we have been on….


Me & Breezy at Pole Canyon Ranch in TX






Scary tunnel at Lake Arrowhead SP in TX




And a pic of my new trailer, all 3 ponies fit with no problem

 

[Dragon Hill]

Very nice! I agree that tunnel looks suspiciously like the pony eating variety. I love that your trailer has that partition. How long is your trailer? It's good to hear of your adventures again.

 

[Kelly]

Thank you! Ive been so busy with my boys and camping and planning my next camping trips. I think I have 2024 all planned out My trailer is 12 foot long, I can fit my bike and all my other goodies in front of the partition, it is working out very nicely.

 

[Dragon Hill]

Cool! I was thinking about a partition for my trailer, I think it's 12 long. I'm glad to hear you've been so busy in a good way.

 

[HersheyMint]

It is always nice to hear and see about your adventures

 

[MaryFlora]

Gorgeous area in your photos! Breezy is such a little trooper, sand, cliffs, water, troll hiding tunnels, all in a days work!

A wonderful roomy and airy trailer for your horses. Climate makes such a difference in out trailer choices! A preference up here is the partially or fully enclosed trailer with windows you can open or close.

How many miles do you think you have on your bike, Kelly?

Always great to hear about your travels and look forward to learning where you explore in 2024!