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Comment by Gail Morse on September 14, 2009 at 2:24pm

I know what you mean. Sounds like your countryside has a lot of water crossings . Love them but have not seen a lot around here. Gail.

Comment by Linda White on September 12, 2009 at 4:34pm

I usually envy those B.C. riders with their gorgeous mountains and valleys to ride in, but this year riding in SW Ontario (Grey County) has been fabulous. Today I helped a friend prepare for a big ride next weekend (48+ riders) by marking trails and cutting branches in a conservation area on my trusty Canadian mare. This area was all beautiful woods, old wild apple trees, great footage, hardly any bugs and not too hot. Paradise. We are lucky here to have several conservation areas to ride in, plus on private property - rolling hills, sandy/loam soil, and lots of creeks and rivers to cross. For many years, I was the kid with her nose pressed up against the fence watching those lucky girls ride their horses. Now I feel like I've died and gone to heaven. Every day is a vacation!

Comment by Gail Morse on September 12, 2009 at 1:46pm

Forgot to mention that I leave the enchanted forest for an arena for the winter tomorrow. Seems early but a lot of barns have closed down here lately and did not want to not be riding like I did last winter.

Comment by Gail Morse on September 12, 2009 at 1:45pm

Have been away from Barnmice for a while but see that the helmet topic is still going and that most of us do wear them. I got to the horse this morning and there was no one to ride with so out I went into the woods alone on my most trusted friend in the world. Helmet of course and now I have learned that if I am riding any distance I leave the string halter under the rope bridle and attach a lead shank to the holy shit strap on the front of the saddle. Pretty late at almost 65 to come to this conclusion as it is a normal trail riding practice but better than without when the rope halter came undone and fell off the other day. Hey Popcorn, I am not too far from you! Just down Hwy 12 near Port Perry. Gail.

Comment by Popcorn on September 12, 2009 at 10:17am

Oops spelled helmet wrong ... good thing you don't need spelling to ride!

Comment by Popcorn on September 12, 2009 at 10:16am

Great riding day everyone! Weather is awesome here in Ontario.
Yes riders are crazy if they don't wear a helmut ... know a gal who broke her neck but has thankfully had a full recovery.
I started riding at 53 and at 60 am really just finding a proper riding seat ....or so I hope.... showing low level dressage. This has been my life long dream so as far as I am concerned you are never too old to ride ....... told my kids to remember if anything happens Mom died happy and OH "don't expect too much inheritance the horses are eating it all up". I have a 13 yr old gelding and just started (with my trainer's help) my 4 yr old (Popcorn in picture).... he is easier than my old boy who has scary issues to deal with from his past.
I would love to hear from everyone but especially those in the Barrie Orillia area of Ontario. Have fun, Popcorn.

Comment by Maureen W. on September 9, 2009 at 6:33pm

I agree with Linda too! Can't afford that wastage...lol. Might affect my perfectly horrible memory.

Comment by Janet Ortega on September 9, 2009 at 6:13pm

I totally agree!

Comment by Linda White on September 9, 2009 at 5:56pm

I never ride w/o a helmet - little sense left, can't afford to waste what I have - lol.

Comment by Janet Ortega on September 9, 2009 at 4:53pm

Wow Linda, that is my idea of dying too. I wouldn't want it any other way.

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