Ah – it’s only taken me a week and a half to recover from this escapade. But alas, I’m finally back to wrap it up!
Saturday morning is rather a blur to me. I remember coffee. Feeding the horses. More coffee. Checking out the broken gate. More coffee. You get the idea.
Thankfully, being the ever-on-top-of-things person that I am, I only had to load up Ellie Mae to be ready to go. I think when I grow up, I should be a professional groom. Organization and preparations for shows or events is just one of my skills, and I like to think I’m pretty darn good at it! :-D
The trip to Ravenwood Plantation was pretty easy. Tammy’s husband David, I found, absolutely loves Celine Dion. A tad strange, but OK really. In fact, I got to listen to the “Best of” (or whatever) at concert volume both over and back. A blast really.
I have to give it to the fox hunters down here though. Wow – do they pick some absolutely beautiful plantations to ride on! The trails are just completely lined with aged oaks and Spanish moss and swamp grass. White herons and sandpipers are found in the water or atop trees scantily clad in bright green leaves which just add a special touch to the landscape. It’s really lovely and so very typically Southern! I love my home. How lucky I am!!
Ellie Mae was a good girl, albeit a bit tired towards the end. She was a very nice ride, however, and even took me over a couple logs to help boost my confidence in jumping again. She is SO largely barreled (thanks to the draught in her!) that I felt like I had impeccable leg position after riding my bean pole Arab! Hehe.
The hunt had lots of atmosphere and absolutely everyone was friendly! After the ride concluded there were hors d’oeuvres and champagne or memosa’s. Yumm!! I’m totally a fan! Apparently on real hunts they have a full blown out breakfast! These people have found IT!
Tammy is trying to get me to join the hunt, but I don’t feel like it’s where I’m supposed to be just yet. I have quite a few obligations right now, and while this is fun – it’s quite demanding! Perhaps in a few years I’ll be able to take Sudi to expand his “education.” For now, I’m content to go on a few trips as a “guest” and soak up every bit of the southern charm!
Saturday morning is rather a blur to me. I remember coffee. Feeding the horses. More coffee. Checking out the broken gate. More coffee. You get the idea.
Thankfully, being the ever-on-top-of-things person that I am, I only had to load up Ellie Mae to be ready to go. I think when I grow up, I should be a professional groom. Organization and preparations for shows or events is just one of my skills, and I like to think I’m pretty darn good at it! :-D
The trip to Ravenwood Plantation was pretty easy. Tammy’s husband David, I found, absolutely loves Celine Dion. A tad strange, but OK really. In fact, I got to listen to the “Best of” (or whatever) at concert volume both over and back. A blast really.
I have to give it to the fox hunters down here though. Wow – do they pick some absolutely beautiful plantations to ride on! The trails are just completely lined with aged oaks and Spanish moss and swamp grass. White herons and sandpipers are found in the water or atop trees scantily clad in bright green leaves which just add a special touch to the landscape. It’s really lovely and so very typically Southern! I love my home. How lucky I am!!
Ellie Mae was a good girl, albeit a bit tired towards the end. She was a very nice ride, however, and even took me over a couple logs to help boost my confidence in jumping again. She is SO largely barreled (thanks to the draught in her!) that I felt like I had impeccable leg position after riding my bean pole Arab! Hehe.
The hunt had lots of atmosphere and absolutely everyone was friendly! After the ride concluded there were hors d’oeuvres and champagne or memosa’s. Yumm!! I’m totally a fan! Apparently on real hunts they have a full blown out breakfast! These people have found IT!
Tammy is trying to get me to join the hunt, but I don’t feel like it’s where I’m supposed to be just yet. I have quite a few obligations right now, and while this is fun – it’s quite demanding! Perhaps in a few years I’ll be able to take Sudi to expand his “education.” For now, I’m content to go on a few trips as a “guest” and soak up every bit of the southern charm!
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