As I explained in my last post we are back in a lockdown and today a State of Emergency was declared along with Stay at Home orders. But the Goat Trail in the Oakcrest Farm forest is open and that is where Biasini and I went on Wednesday afternoon. It was a beautiful day and warmer than is normal for this time of year in Ontario. I have not been on the goat trail since last autumn. I did not think the twists, turns, ups and downs of this trail would be too good in the snow and ice. But spring has arrived and off we went.
Here is the start of the trail.
A few turns in the trail as it goes through the forest.
And then we come to the Goat Trail part where it is up on one side and down on the other. Here the trail is quite wide.
We continued on . Soon there will be lots of young green undergrowth coming up through last years leaves.
We carried on to the end of the goat trail and then went on through the forest in a big circle before coming back to the barn.
It was a delightful ride and I am sure Biasini would agree. I am very grateful that with so much locked down the Goat Trail is still open for us.
Why is it called the goat trail? I expected to see some grazing in your photos. It looks like a lovely place for a ride.
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We call it the goat trail because there is a long section where the path is very narrow and it goes up steeply on one side and down on the other. So we say our horses have to be like sure footed goats to go on that trail. No actual goats I’m afraid!
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We all have discovered parts of our lives for which we find peace. Enjoy the trail.
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Yes indeed. Have an enjoyable weekend.
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Any idea how it got its name?
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If you can ride Biasini on the trail, that’s all you need today! Looks lovely.
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Pictures are beautiful with sunlight and shadows, happy to know you both enjoy sunshine warmth.
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Thank you Subbashini. It is a nice change after the winter.
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I enjoyed traveling the trail. Thank you for sharing.
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So sorry about the lockdown but so happy the trails are open! The sun through the trees is so beautiful and no better view then through his ears! ❤️🐴
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Yes it is the best view as you know. Thanks Diana
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Such beautiful trail especially from between what frames any view perfectly equine ears of course. The light through the trees on the trail is so pretty. I hope things in your area free up soon.
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It is a lovely trail and so peaceful to walk through the forest with Biasini. We have another month of lockdown but at least it does seem they are getting the vaccine roll out to the areas where it is needed most . I think that will help.
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So sorry y’all are back on lockdown! That’s like putting the soul in a burlap bag and the sun in a rusty bucket. Happy trails!!
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At least the lockdown permits the exercising of animals and the Ontario Equestrian Federation clearly states this includes horses
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So lovely to see you riding along the goat trail again Anne, that’s so good for the soul 🧡 Wishing you both happy trails and please give sweet Biasini a big pat from us all 🤗💚🥕 xxx
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Thank you Xenia I will give him.thatvbig pat for sure!🐎😃
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Can almost feel the warmth of sunshine through your pics. 😊
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It has been such good weather. Next week it is meant to be cooler but not too cold. I’m glad you felt the sunshine in the photos!
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I’m glad you are able to get out and about…good for morale!
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Yes! It sure is. Thanks Sandy.
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Sure….Take care.
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What times we live in!
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Indeed!
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Happy spring!
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Thanks Avery!
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