Friday, April 19, 2019

Trail Log: 4-19-2019

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Trail: Succor Creek -Davis Ranch - Power Line
Miles: 12.80
Ave mph: 3.1
Max mph: 16.9
Riders: Self - Lee - Cyndi - Becky - Greg
Horses: Jack - King - Rio - Thumper - Magic
Dogs: Hank - Shade (short pre-hike) Cash - Bella
Trail Rating: 3.2

Notes: Really fun day. Sunny sky's and warm temps. Was supposed to be 81° and very likely reached it. Met up with the Lee gang at the head of Hermit Gulch. I arrived early to take Shade on a shorter hike before the rest of them got in. 

Jack was full of himself and fell in love with a pretty blonde mare who was equally enamored with him. He did OK though  - despite being a ball of energy. Until he left me standing afoot while he dashed off after his woman - hobbles and all. That horse can run faster hobbled than some horses can without. I figured if he wanted to move his feet that bad, I'd let him. He thoroughly enjoys it when I give him the freedom to run. Not sure if he learned his lesson but he was less enthusiastic on the way back toward the mare. He's a fun horse to ride, for sure. Sometimes it's best to close your eyes, ride 'em like you stole 'em and hang on for the ride. 



The creek was ripping. Sunk almost to my knees and Jack is a tall horse.

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