Saturday, June 19, 2021

Trail Log: 6-19-2021

Bill - Rob - Linda - Brandy


  • Trail: Boundary - E. Pine Crk
  • Miles: 10.5
  • Riders: Self - Rob - Bill - Linda - Brandy
  • Horses: Jack - Payette - Tucker - ? -?
  • Dogs: Poor Hank was not happy hanging out in the trailer. 


Notes: Took a break from fence building and joined the SBBCH for a trail cleaning project on Boundary. This area was one of the first projects we did when I joined SBBCH years ago. At that time, we built up a boggy section of trail by pulling out the old boardwalk, hauling in gravel from the creek and creating a drain/culvert for the water to pass without making a huge bog. We were surprised to see it in great shape after all these years. 

Much of the trail had already been cleared by another group (presumably a dirt bike group) - We did a little brush clearing and weed pulling. We did remove a few logs while diverting the trail around a dangerous section too close to a burned out log. The roots were burned away leaving treacherous holes...some of which you can't see until your horse looses a leg in one. 

Mother and daughter team: Linda and Brandy - joined us from the Heartland Chapter. 

Great day with some old friends I haven't hung out with in while. Hope to do it again before too long.


Misty

 


Monday, June 14, 2021

Trail Log: 6-13-2021



  •  Trail: Cornucopia Hwy - Tunnel Crk Trail
  • Miles: 6
  • Riders: Self
  • Horses: Jack and Drifter
  • Dog: Hank


Notes: Fist ride in a bit after laying Jack off. Wet pasture and a thrown shoe in super rocky terrain left him a bit tender footed. I moved him to dry pasture and have been doctoring his hoof. It appears to be on the mend as he didn't skip a beat  on our ride. I did, however, keep to softer terrain. 

Drifter is evidently half mountain goat. I let him go at liberty and he likes to hike around but never strays too far. If we get a certain distance from him, he comes running. This time, he came running straight off the mountain over a ledge that I swear was practically vertical. He didn't hesitate - flew off the edge...sat down on his butt and slid to the bottom. Crazy pony. 

Drifter getting ready to slide down the cliff