Greg's little bro Eric and his lovely friend Jen came up today for a little visit and horse ride. It was a GORGEOUS day and we had a fabuloso time.
I haven't been on a horse since before I was pregnant with the G-Man, so I was a bit rusty. My horse quickly figured this out and decided about 5 minutes into our ride that she was done. She turned around and headed towards home. I was pulling on the reins and trying to turn her around, but it was no use. I started getting nervous she was going to throw me--I got bucked off a few years ago and don't recommend it--so I quit fighting her and just decided to let her go. Just like a true prince, Greg came galloping back on his white stallion to save the day. (Okay, that was corny and the horse wasn't white, but close enough.) He finally got her stopped and I hopped off and told him I was going home. I grabbed her lead rope and took about two steps and then said, "Never mind. I don't want her to win. I'm coming, even if we have to walk the whole way." Greg smirked and off we went. I walked her past the point she had thrown her previous fit and climbed back on. Naturally, she turned right back around and headed towards home. I was more determined this time, but it still wasn't helping. Greg told me to hop off and grab his horse. He had a little "meeting" with Miss Fancy Pants, and something the Horse Whisperer told her worked, because I climbed back on and off we went. I tightened up on the reins and was more firm with her, and she was perfect! We met up with Eric and Jen and had a great ride.
Greg and Eric--They are looking so much alike these days! It kind of freaks me out.
Cute Jen
Jen and Eric 
Prince Charming and his Wild Honeymoon Stallion
Yours Truly! I'm looking sensational, but told Greg he better get a picture so my sister-in-law Chelsea believes I actually went. :) 
7 comments:
Sounds like fun!! Good luck with the soreness. After going for a ride at deer camp I could hardly move for a week.
I am jealous beyond words. Next time I'm in Utah, can we ride horses?
I'm looking at the snow in the background and thinking that you're nuts. Makes for some great pictures though.
Hey, those bins look familiar! How fun, I was going to put horse back riding on my "30" list since I haven't been since before I was married and had cowboy neighbors. You look like a pro.
Way to take control of the horse! You are looking sensational in your beanie! I true cowgirl! :)
Way to show that horse who is boss!
Nat,
I am so proud of you! And it's a very good thing that you posted a picture or else I really never would have believed it. I'm just glad that my stubbornness is still rubbing off on someone.... :)
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