Yesterday, Ray rode Candy on her second off-site trail ride for a total of around 15 miles around Pilot Mountain, NC (for those of you familiar with the area, we rode the Corridor Trail and then down to the river). The perpetual smile on Ray's face was unmistakable, and the best reward ever for me! She handled well for him and could easily be mistaken for an old trail veteran.
Candy confidently led most of the ride, and stopped to stare at a few things but never refused. There were also numerous creek crossings that were not an issue. I love that she likes to stop and study unfamiliar obstacles before passing or crossing them - you can almost see the wheels turning in her mind. I let him use my Billy Cook Wade saddle on her, and not only did it fit her (and Ray) extremely well, it looked amazing on her. She's also being ridden in a soft bosal, and remains extremely soft in the bridle.
If I am remembering correctly, this is Candy's eighth ride out of the arena.
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| One of many creek crossings |
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| Spotted Wonder Butts |
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| No caption needed! |
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