Tag: riding in the snow
Fun in the snow
It was a glorious day for riding. 39 degrees and sunny with 8 inches of snow on the ground. It was time to take Freedom out and make him tired. I succeeded. The snow was lovely. Great stretches of glittering white expanse, covered with glittering crystals. The shadows were a lovely deep blue. It was […]
Read MoreWhat’s better than freshly fallen snow?
The only thing better than fresh snow is being the first person to ride in it! The lure of virgin snow is strong. It begs to be cantered through, throwing powder around you. Leaving your tracks behind. The best rides of the season are on fluffy powder. The first snowfall we had this season, on […]
Read MoreA bright, beautiful day
The calm after the storm was amazing today. It was so bright that it made your eyes hurt — the warm sun reflecting off the snow was blinding. It was hard to believe that all Friday night we were caught in an epic storm. Today the temperature rose to 38 degrees and it was still. […]
Read MoreA glorious ride in the snow
Yesterday it was perfect for riding. There was about a foot of snow on the ground that’s still light and fluffy and the weather was mild — nearly 30 degrees. Much of the snow was still pristine. Big open fields full of untouched, virgin snow. There’s something so delicious about being the first person to […]
Read MoreCelebrating the Snow
If the photo didn’t send you straight to the barn, this post certainly will! I’ve thought about it several time when I’ve been out enjoying the crisp white snow. On the Wings of a Storm This is one of my favorite (of many) posts at The Barb Wire. Tamara’s poetic postings always inspire me.
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