A Fall Ride

I had the great pleasure to go on a lovely fall ride the other day. Simba is coming along nicely and it was such a good ride. It was the first time I'd taken him up to this area. I'll definitely go here again as the ground was good, lots of places to gallop or canter, plus the views were spectacular! This time I finally took my camera along on a ride.

In The Saddle Again!

How wonderful to be riding again! My ribs seem to have healed up nicely and for the rest of the summer I will hopefully be spending more time in the saddle. Monarch is back from his 30 days of "boot camp" and I had my first ride on him. He was quite well behaved, but I didn't ask him for much. Simba on the other hand was being a bit of an egghead and bucked a few times when I pushed him... He's also normally very good, but I think having his buddy Monarch back home has given him a bit more of an attitude again. I'm sure I'll get that out of him soon :~)

Wintertime

Here are a few photos of our winter so far.  There have been some truly beautiful days.  Christmas and New Years have come and gone - quickly as usual.  Today I finally took down all the decorations, always a slightly sad time for me as I love the warmth and "sparkliness" of the holiday decor.  Twinkle lights are of course one of my favorites!  Tonight a few birthday decorations will go up for Ben's birthday tomorrow...  I'm eager to finish and organize a couple of areas/rooms of the house.  Ie. A computer area upstairs... my "studio" on the main level.  Endless things to do... sometimes frustrating not being able to accomplish them faster!  Well... Happy New Year everyone, 2010 will be an interesting year to say the least!?

Peter with Fiera

Taking Simba for a ride on Christmas Day...

Justin with "Shreddie"

Peter with Monarch

Shreddie and I

Ben with Shreddie

My boys and I :)