Wednesday, April 17, 2013

First Draft

Whew!  Life's been so busy lately!  Time for a little blog catch up...

We went over to my husband's parent's house for Easter.  It's something we do every year.
This year had an added surprise and extra fun.  My sister-in-law rode over on horseback.  
Not just any horse.  She rode over on a draft horse!  

I already love horses but this guy was amazing!
He was beautiful and huge!

Here's my daughter on him...


Check out the size of his feet next to my father-in-law...


Hubby rode him bareback...his favorite way to ride.
That's his sister standing next to the horse...


He had a huge smile on his face.


I think he really enjoyed this.


I was nervous about riding him and tried to pass on it but they all insisted.


I'm so glad I was able to get past my fear and go for a little ride.
It was incredible!


I've never ridden a horse that was so well trained and responsive.
He did absolutely every little thing I signaled him to do and with NO hesitation!
My sister-in-law rides for the sheriff mounted posse and this is the horse she rides.
He's been through lots of training and testing and it shows!  He's amazing!


Here's an example of the size difference between the draft horse and a regular horse...


Since I had my knitting, as I almost always do, they kept 
urging me to knit while I was up there to get a photo.
Funny, huh?  But, it's not as crazy as knitting in a waterfall!


This was a first for all three of us to ride on a draft horse.  I sure hope it's not our last!

I wish I'd had my camera with me that day to get better photos of this gorgeous horse.
At least we had our cell phones!  What fun!!!  Thanks, Kim!  :-D

11 comments:

Art and Sand said...

Of course you were knitting while you rode the horse.

Is that snow or clouds in the background?

If it is snow, what mountain range?

Susan said...

What a treat! Draft horses - all the large breeds - are my absolute favorites. Looks like a beautiful area, too.

September Violets said...

Gorgeous horse! Lucky for all of you to get a ride on him. I love the new knitting-on-the-edge photo too (I still think you should start a link and have knitters link in with unusual places to knit!). Looks like it was a great weekend for you. Wendy

judith said...

Draft horses are so cool, they are really gentle giants. A well trained one that is... Seems like a fun day, loved that you got some knitting in. Should you start a new blog "Where in the world will she be knitting?"

thewovenspoke said...

Such beautiful horses! I'm glad you got over your fear and took a ride.

Michelle said...

What a magnificent animal. And, so big!

Magdalena said...

You know you are lucky, don't you? One of my daughters is a passionate rider, too.By the way her name is Karola! I love watching these wonderful animals.
Magdalena

Sandra said...

So Cool! What a great experience...

kathyinozarks said...

how awesome for all of you

Quinn said...

I love heavy horses! For a few years I was riding a percheron mare who remains one of my favorite teachers :)

judith said...

LOL Quinn, I like that 'heavy horses' kinda reminds me of a Bugs Bunny cartoon.