tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7333690107350492364.post8813698102366070561..comments2023-11-02T04:04:25.128-07:00Comments on A Tale of Two Buckskins: First Trail Ride of the SeasonDave (aka Buckskins Rule)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07764864394651709866noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7333690107350492364.post-39729541047690250662009-05-29T21:35:02.835-07:002009-05-29T21:35:02.835-07:00I do not like hiking at all! Lets let the horse do...I do not like hiking at all! Lets let the horse do the hard work! Right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7333690107350492364.post-455636744386235262009-05-28T21:49:26.222-07:002009-05-28T21:49:26.222-07:00"Hiking sucks compared to horseback."
As a reform..."Hiking sucks compared to horseback."<br /><br />As a reformed hiker, you'll certainly get no argument from me. Although it can present its own challenges. Picture an an evergreen tree sporting a ten foot trunk that has fallen across the trail, leaving a mere three feet of space above the trail. In a heavily wooded area, where the hill to the right present the only possible means of passage.<br /><br />Yep, been there, done that, fell off the horse.Dave (aka Buckskins Rule)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07764864394651709866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7333690107350492364.post-40302164019747118572009-05-28T19:36:36.117-07:002009-05-28T19:36:36.117-07:00Hiking sucks compared to horeseback.Hiking sucks compared to horeseback.Daphnehttp://jadedhaven.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7333690107350492364.post-49139689094769536002009-05-27T05:32:02.467-07:002009-05-27T05:32:02.467-07:00Lovely. Reminds me of my camping trip there. You a...Lovely. Reminds me of my camping trip there. You are very lucky.<br /><br />I love the horse pics.alisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7333690107350492364.post-14473156955414281862009-05-26T21:10:25.425-07:002009-05-26T21:10:25.425-07:00Daphne, there are numerous horse camps here in WA....Daphne, there are numerous horse camps here in WA. This one just happens to be part of a larger campground.<br /><br />I don't mind encountering hikers on the trail. Most of them will stop and exchange info regarding trail conditions, etc. They are out for the same reason, just using a more cumbersome mode of transportation. :) As a former backpacker, I can honestly say it's nice not to carry all that gear on my back.Dave (aka Buckskins Rule)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07764864394651709866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7333690107350492364.post-16734527263498898482009-05-26T15:49:51.036-07:002009-05-26T15:49:51.036-07:00Awesome pictures, you live in a gorgeous part of t...Awesome pictures, you live in a gorgeous part of the country and the ride sounds so perfect.<br /><br />Most of our larger parks have horse trails and camping facilities specially geared towards horsemen, the sight of riders isn't such a big deal here, but it's still wonderful to watch a large group ride by when you're out in the wilderness walking along in your expensive hiking boots.<br /><br />Sigh, I should have been a cowboy.Daphnehttp://jadedhaven.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7333690107350492364.post-23990206825185847162009-05-25T21:03:20.161-07:002009-05-25T21:03:20.161-07:00It was a totally fun day! I enjoyed it after the f...It was a totally fun day! I enjoyed it after the first 45 minutes or so! LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7333690107350492364.post-77534056413650683902009-05-24T18:48:31.169-07:002009-05-24T18:48:31.169-07:00Christina: Thank you. I hope you have a great ho...Christina: Thank you. I hope you have a great holiday weekend.<br /><br />MSL: Too true. Had it been any other horse but Smokey, I'd have probably dismounted. But he's earned my trust that he won't do anything exceptionally stupid.<br /><br />Buck: You are absolutely right. It got a little weird after awhile, like we were in a parade or something.Dave (aka Buckskins Rule)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07764864394651709866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7333690107350492364.post-16029736370917731692009-05-24T10:05:53.625-07:002009-05-24T10:05:53.625-07:00The part that struck me? How far we've come from ...The part that struck me? How far we've come from our past when the mere sight of horses is cause for excitement. You'd think things would be different Out West, eh?<br /><br />Beautiful country, BR. Thanks for this.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7333690107350492364.post-60846925136235445712009-05-24T01:15:50.275-07:002009-05-24T01:15:50.275-07:00I especially liked the story of the reins being dr...I especially liked the story of the reins being dropped and then coming up with them on the wrong side. I think that non riders will think "what's the big deal" while those of us that do ride know how any break from the usual routine can trigger that flight instinct and cause all kinds of havoc. Half the fun of riding for me is the necessity of trying to put yourself into the head of an animal that sees the world in an entirely different manner than we do and anticipating how they will react to that world.MSLhttp://www.westsoundmodern.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7333690107350492364.post-80508261401603759152009-05-23T22:01:07.818-07:002009-05-23T22:01:07.818-07:00Wow, I envy the Buckskins crew! What a fabulous da...Wow, I envy the Buckskins crew! What a fabulous day. Marvelous pictures, too...I'm not sure I could take pictures from the back of a horse...:)<br />Have a good Memorial Day, B.R.Christina RN LMThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03260505524676910667noreply@blogger.com