Crossing the streams

[glenatron]

We rode the ponies down the the stream today, on a short path that takes us down the old hollow lane at the bottom of the boys field to a small brook ( actually called "the smallbrook" ) that flows down that valley. I didn't ride the whole way down as the first bit is quite steep and I actually find going downhill on horseback still quite intimidating. I could do the less steep bit but that beginning I find a bit tough. Next time I think I'll be fine though.

The path is a bit overgrown and Zorro seemed to relish dragging me face-first through every overhanging holly bough and blackthorn branch he could find. It's almost as though he's trying to get rid of my ridiculous zebra-print hat cover. As a result my face and arms are liberally covered in scratches.

Anyways, we got to the bottom where the track crosses the stream and Small didn't want to cross the ford and then Zorro crossed it and Small thought it might be ok. I thought it might be worth trying to cross the wooden footbridge beside the ford so I just pointed Zorro at it to see how he'd feel about it and he ambled straight across. This proves him to be a good and clever horse and I'm ever so pleased with him.

Comments

[penella22.livejournal.com]

Hooray for Zorro! What a kind & dependable pony he is! (But maybe you haven't ever read that book...)