Less work, more play

This weekend we put the house projects on hold and had fun instead!  We took the horses to a benefit trail ride Saturday morning about 45 minutes away.  We rode about 8 miles with a large group of riders (50+) and then ate lunch; all proceeds went to a local equine rescue group.  This was Mow's first big ride and as far as my one goal (to not fall off) it was a success!

Here are the horses tied to the trailer before we set out. Mow had a brief taste of freedom when he got loose unloading from the trailer, but some helpful fellow riders helped me catch him. 

Matthew on Rabi, who was great as usual.















Me on Mow while he was still relatively calm.  I did not get a chance to take any photos during the actual ride because I needed "both hands on the wheel" at all times for the 2.5 hour ride.

After a brief rest at home, we cleaned up and headed into town for some Contra dancing.  My foot is not 100% yet, but this was a free dance so I didn't feel bad if I didn't dance every time!

 

Our two housecats are now indoor/outdoor cats and they have really been enjoying the outdoors.  Here is Louie scratching his back on the cement apron by the barn.

 

Today we did a little bit of work and Matthew did a lot of studying for his upcoming professional engineer test (while watching another fire!).