Well I am back in the saddle again after two months off. The CV19 restrictions have been slightly eased in Ontario and we are allowed to ride our horses again. But we have very clear restrictions: only 5 people may be in the barn at one time,no riding in closed indoor arenas, sanitizing regimes must be maintained. At Oakcrest Farm coach and owner Belinda Trussell had already been planning with the Oakcrest staff how to implement these restrictions. So… we all have a set time to be at the barn. We each have two hours to groom, tack up , and ride. There is one grooming stall and one bathroom assigned for the boarders both have ample alcohol spray to sanitize. Today was my first day!
I don’t think Biasini was particularly pleased to see me as I arrived just after the lunch time hay was served and he gave me a “you can’t be serious” look when I said he had to leave it and come with me. I explained we had a schedule and it was now or never! I had brought my portable saddle rack with me and put that outside his stall so I can do everything with him in his stall and I do not need to use the grooming stall.
It was a rainy day but I had brought a waterproof quarter sheet for Biasini and I have a riding raincoat for myself. I mounted up and off we went to the forest. As we walked up the hill I could feel myself relax. I was back with Biasini. I think he felt that too and both of us enjoyed the ride. Here is a video of us on the trail. I tried to video the white Trillium flowers blooming at the side of the trail but it is hard to see them.
So I’m just like Gene Autry…back in the saddle again.
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Just like Gene Autry…keep on singing in the saddle. Happy riding with your partner and making music together on the trail.
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Thank you!🤠🐴
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How wonderful! We will appreciate everything so much more!
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This is so true. Many things we took for granted will now be much appreciated
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That is wonderful, Anne! I am so happy for you!
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Thanks Robyn!
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Very happy to see this. The value of this beautiful place and this ride increased double times than before now I feel. We can enjoy every inch of it.
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Thank you Subbashini. It is a real joy to be able to ride again.😃🐴
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So lovely to see you and Biasini together out on the trails again Anne, please give him a big pat from us all xxx
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I will do that Xenia. Thank you.
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Good to hear that you felt at ease riding Biasini so quickly after this long break! I am glad they worked something out so you and the others are able to be with their furry companions again.
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Yes we are all grateful to be back with our horse therapists! Today I did a bit more with him and I was pleased to find I still remembered everything about how to ride.
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Finally! Makes me happy for you! How lovely to have your first ride back just like this. In the magical forest and light rain. I got caught riding in the rain at one point in the last couple of months. We stopped and rested under a big Pecan tree to wait it out when it got heavier. ❤
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Well I was determined rain would not put us off so I bought that quarter sheet on the weekend. I already had riding rain coat that goes over the saddle at the back and has an unzip feature at the front so you can bring the coat over your knees as well. We dont gave any pecan trees here so we have to be prepared.😅
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I love it. I actually quite like riding in the rain. Well, a light rain at least 🙂
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Wonderful! After two months, a well deserved ride for both of you 🐴😉💖
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Thanks for commenting and yes it is nice to be back riding!😊
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Wow, it must have felt amazing to get back on board! I know I can’t wait!
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Yes it is a joy to be back riding.
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Great news!! And I’m sure he was happy to see you! ☀️☀️☀️😀
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I interrupted his lunch time hay so he was not all that pleased to see me but he got over it. 🤣
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Haha… food first, mates later 🙂
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All part of the reason horses have survived the millennia. They have their priorities firmly set!
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😂👍👍
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Fantastic, Anne 👏 So great to see Biasini’s ears again 😃
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Yes his ears tell me a lot. It indicates what he is listening to and interested in. Sometimes they are in neutral and that means he is focusing on what I am asking him to do. But out on the trails his ears are taking in all the sounds of the forest.
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Oh, yay! Happy to see you two together again. 😊
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Thank you Irene!
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So glad you two are together at last!
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Thank you Sandy!
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Wonderful Anne!!!
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Thank you Paulo!
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This brought back a memory of seeing Gene Autry. Champion was the name of his first horse. I looked that up!
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I remember when I was a young kid he was on TV and I used to love watching the westerns.
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I saw him in person. He road in on Champion and reared up for the audience. What a memory. How was your ride today?
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It was good.It took me about a minute to settle and then I could really feel Biasini and I were back together.
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That must feel very fine to be together again.
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Yes it does. After two months I was happy to find that I still know what to do!🤣
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I’m sure Biasini will keep you in line. LOL
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🤣🤣🤣 Yes he will!
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Happy Trails!
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Wonderful!
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Yes! Thank you.
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Fantastic
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Thanks Susie!
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Words can’t express how wonderful it feels …
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It is wonderful. Thanks Cage!
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What a lovely day!! And beautiful trail ride! YAY! I’m so happy you and Biasini are able to be together again. Melts my heart and I know soothes your soul! I felt like I was riding along with you in your video! ❤️🐴
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I wish you could join us Diana. 🐴😃
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Me too!!
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