Tis the season - to ride

I've been remiss in my postings - not because we haven't been riding, I guess it is just the busyness of the season.  Some of the gang has been bugging out some - but still trying to get in two rides each weekend if we can. 

My new horse, Spirit arrived safely from Virginia on Friday December 6.  I rode him December 8th with Caren Stauffer at the Chuluota Wilderness for the first time.  He did really well despite his long ride and his furry coat in the heat. 

Heaven is making a full recovery from her accident right before Thanksgiving when she decided to slam herself and her hip into the barn.  Thought I was going to have four days to ride and got none, on her.  I did ride Caren's Slim twice during that time period though.

We had a great ride out at Liz Kanan's house.  We hadn't been to Beck Ranch in a long time so it was really fun.  We probably got in about 15 miles.  I thought someone took some pictures but apparently it wasn't me.
Caren, Lisa and I rode at Christmas Creek one day.  Also had not been there in a long time but we were getting bored of all the same places.

Lisa and I also got in a ride together at standby favorite - Little Big Econ State Park.  It was fun for me because I rode my long time favorite, Shalizar.  I started riding Shalizar when he was 5, now 25 and still going strong!

This past weekend, I rode Heaven with Lisa around the Lake Pickett Estates neighborhood.  It was rainy and we decided to visit neighbors on our ride.

Sunday, Gayle King and I rode at Little Big Econ.  Coup had an excellent ride the weekend before at Suwannee where he was 2nd in the 50.  Congratulations to Gayle and Coup!

Spirit did awesome on our ride, but he clearly is going to require a strong rider and a lot of miles.  He is a little go-go Mighty Mike.  Wants to be first, wants to go fast.  The first five miles I thought my arms were going to be pulled out of the socket.  Hopefully when he gets used to our routine - he'll settle in.  Didn't spook at a single thing!

Till next time, Happy Holidays - enjoy the season and ride!