OH and I went with friends to a local barn for a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Weather all day had been snow mixed with freezing rain, so I didn't get out to see Rusty, but things cleared up by late afternoon - so sleigh ride was on.
Wish I'd been able to take pics, but it was dark and I didn't think they'd turn out. So, picture this - two lovely Belgians pulling the sleigh, bells on their harnesses jingling, seeing fireworks from the nearby town - it was magical.
After the ride was over, we went back to a room they have next to their indoor arena for champagne, hot chocolate, snacks, etc (not good for my weight loss plan, by the way). Owners little girl joined us - she's my new idol!!
She turned 2 in August - rides a pony named Pumpkin - canters & jumps!!! Also drives in a little cart!! She got skis for Christmas and had been at the local ski hill all day skiing. What I wouldn't give to have her confidence and energy - AND horsey parents when I was her age.
Wish I'd been able to take pics, but it was dark and I didn't think they'd turn out. So, picture this - two lovely Belgians pulling the sleigh, bells on their harnesses jingling, seeing fireworks from the nearby town - it was magical.
After the ride was over, we went back to a room they have next to their indoor arena for champagne, hot chocolate, snacks, etc (not good for my weight loss plan, by the way). Owners little girl joined us - she's my new idol!!
She turned 2 in August - rides a pony named Pumpkin - canters & jumps!!! Also drives in a little cart!! She got skis for Christmas and had been at the local ski hill all day skiing. What I wouldn't give to have her confidence and energy - AND horsey parents when I was her age.
