- Trail: Larkyn Arena - New River - State Land
- Miles: 3.76
- Riders: Self - Cindy
- Horses: Jack - Cowboy
Notes: The ACMSA "Do you want to build a snowman" shoot in New River was set for Sunday. Cindy, Beckman's and I, arrived Saturday early afternoon to reserve pens and a spot to camp; both in short supply at the Larkyn Arena.
Cindy and I arrived before Beckman's. The parking lot was full of rigs for the Western and English horse show underway. We parked on the road, saddled and went for a short trail ride until a spot opened up.
New River is a beautiful area with lovely homes. One stucco covered home with a semi-circle architecture caught our eye. More eye-catching, if not out of place, was a bright white, wooden framed church/school house style home with a steep pitched black roof. It stood stark against the horizon and seemed more at place in the timber than the desert. I imagine the people living inside to be non-conformist. I can relate.
The trail was super rocky. Jack and Cowboy picked their way through large, healthy saguaro. The vegetation seemed more dense and vigorous than some areas. Very pretty area.
We made it back to the trailers about the time Beckman's arrived. We settled the horses and drove in to The Roadrunner for dinner. Cool place.
Cindy walked away with a class win and I took 2nd place - both full classes. Not bad
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