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Where did I go on the Shortest Day?

I am still on my Christmas break but I must tell you that today Biasini and I went out in the snow to the forest. There have been two wind storms recently and a couple of big trees had come down right across the path. With one of them I could see that if we stepped off the path and went about 10 feet in the deeper snow we could get round the end of the fallen tree. Biasini is a true bushwhacker and he carefully navigated round the end of the big fallen tree trunk.

It was a glorious day!

Can you see all the tracks left by other animals? Foxes, deer and coyotes!

Yesterday I read about what Swedish Blogger Maria of Green Dreams did on the shortest day. Her photos of her walk in the snow are beautiful. Click here to see them.

This will most likely be our last ride in the forest snow. Next week Biasini and I will be travelling to warmer climates.

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40 responses to “Where did I go on the Shortest Day?”

  1. Marsha Avatar
    Marsha

    That’s a beautiful trail. Do horse’s get cold feet? I would have to put boots on Kalev’s little paws to walk on snow for very long.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Horses do not get cold feet. Their hooves are not susceptible to cold. Dogs are different and might need boots. Our little dog walked on the trails last year and did not have boots and didn’t seem to be getting cold feet.

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      1. Marsha Avatar
        Marsha

        Puppy Girl doesn’t mind a little but she has very little fur.

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  2. Tina Schell Avatar
    Tina Schell

    Hope you’ve had a great break and an easy trip south Anne. Loved your snowy walk and somehow am not surprised Biasini had no trouble navigating! BTW my granddaughter LOVED her gifts, thanks again for the help. Happy New Year my friend!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      A Happy and healthy New Year for you too Tina.

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  3. cigarman501 Avatar
    cigarman501

    Enjoy your trip to warm weather. Happy New Year. May it be peaceful and prosperous for you and yours.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Thank you. I wish a peaceful, healthy and prosperous New Year!

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  4. Kally Avatar
    Kally

    No matter how far we are, the warmth of Christmas will bring us closer together. Merry Christmas!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Thank you Kally. That is true. We were very happy to have pur son with us this Christmas in person and not virtually on a screen however. Best wishes for a healthy and happy New Year to you.

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  5. David Avatar
    David

    Relish that last winter ride before coming south. Safe travels when you come south, particularly with omicron lurking about. If you wear eye protection, wrap-around shades. You’ll look way cooler. 😎😎😎

    Have good sessions in Florida. 🐴🐎🐎🐎🐴

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      We are on the road tomorrow. BB is also shipping out tomorrow with about 8 other horses fromthe barn. He is usually a very good shipper.

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  6. popsiclesociety Avatar
    popsiclesociety

    A wonderful walk into the snow 🐴
    Merry Christmas and happy holidays 🎄 Safe travels!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      And the same to you Ribana. Happy NEW Year too.🎉

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      1. popsiclesociety Avatar
        popsiclesociety

        Thank you Anne! Happy New Year 🎊

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  7. Diana Avatar
    Diana

    What an amazing horse! Biasini, you are the best and what a beautiful trail ride through the forest. I enjoyed Maria’s post too! It is always so sweet to enjoy each other’s passions. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! Safe travels to Florida! ❤️🐴❤️

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Thank you Diana. I wish you a Happy Christmas and New Year too.🐴🎉💕

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  8. J.W.S. Avatar
    J.W.S.

    Thank you for sharing your fine day.

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  9. whippetwisdom Avatar
    whippetwisdom

    What a beautiful walk in the snow Biasini and you are so clever! Wishing you both happy holidays and safe travels to the sunny South! 🤗🧡🐴 xxx

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Thank you Xenia!

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  10. Avery Avatar
    Avery

    So pretty! I am excited for your winter season, but I am also sad for to miss these winter forest scenes!

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  11. VJ Knutson Avatar
    VJ Knutson

    Wonderful to be travelling to warmer climes. Stay safe

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Thank you VJ. We will be staying as safe as possible and we are all boosted and vaccinated up to our eyeballs.

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  12. endean0 Avatar
    endean0

    That looks glorious. No snow here, just grim faces 🙁

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      I get the Guardian online and read it every morning. England is in a tough spot. Stay safe my friend and try to keep smiling.

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      1. endean0 Avatar
        endean0

        Thanks, and you have a good Christmas

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  13. Emma Cownie Avatar
    Emma Cownie

    What a contrast! From Snowy Canada to sunny Florida. How cold is it there?

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      This winter it has been above average temperatures. The day we were out in the snow it was 0 Celsius. Normal would be into the minus. At least minus 5.

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      1. Emma Cownie Avatar
        Emma Cownie

        That’s very mild!

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  14. Maria Avatar
    Maria

    Thank you for the pingback! So happy you enjoyed my photos.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      You are welcome. Your photos are lovely.

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      1. Maria Avatar
        Maria

        Thank you so much!

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  15. Maria Avatar
    Maria

    Your way of enjoying the shortest day looks absolutely fabulous! How fun! Growing up my friends and I renamed our Christmas break to “Bareback break”. During the Christmas break we were only allowed to ride bareback, no saddles allowed. It started out as a way to keep our butts warmer in the often very cold midwinter days of northern Sweden (were I lived then.) Later it became a thing, that we always used our Christmas break for bareback riding, working on our balance.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      HAHA! That is terrific. I am too old now for bareback riding. I often ride without stirrups but never without at saddle. I cannot come off and bounce back as I would have done when I was a kid.

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      1. Maria Avatar
        Maria

        Same here 🙂

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  16. susiesopinions Avatar
    susiesopinions

    He is truly amazing 😻

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Yes he is! Thanks for commenting Susise

      Reply
  17. Dawn M. Miller Avatar
    Dawn M. Miller

    That is so cool!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      It is a gift to have a horse that can bushwhack when necessary!

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  18. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Horses are just the most amazing animals, what a glorious way to.spemd the day.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Yes indeed it was

      Reply

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