Long quick walk around the lake w/Cathy (2.7miles) 59 degrees and Sun

I was almost glad that I didn't go to the Cape for breakfast and to check out the area to camp with the camper in May.  I was so happy.  I thought Id just check in with Duke give him an apple and then take him a walk about a mile so he didn't get stiff in the legs after our 3+ miles walk yesterday including me riding him then a vigorous walk where I saw him being tired.

I walked up and Apache and Duke, Apache was resting his head on Duke's butt.  Silly boys

These guys are looking for some snacks  :)

Today I knew going at 12noon, I would have missed the morning girls ride.

I was ok with it except I hadn't seen Kanti in so long.  I miss her.

But I had a blast with Cathy and Taboo!

I got the new hoof hardener on Duke finally but I was joined with the surprise of Cathy and Taboo.  Then as we were talking. Doesn't Stacie pull up iwht Michael.  She was in the area and they are looking at a lessons place for Hannah.  Its down the street.  Looks like Stacie and I will get to hang out because she'll be around on Saturdays.  Im so happy.

My muscles are killing me.  Ive been walking the trails and they are so difficult footing for a human that yesterday 1 1/2 miles today 2 1/2+.  I was walking fast to keep up with Taboo Cathy and Duke.  I even trotted a few times with him.  It was so great to get out there around the lake.  The trails around the lake are great, better than yesterday.

My body is so achey because Im walking too fast to keep up with our horses.  The trail footing from was difficult.  The horses wanted to go quickly up big rocky hills and I have my Herman Munster shoes because of the deep ice and deep puddles on the trails.  At one point Duke was so cool he walked in the ice broke through and then stomped the ice through the water.  No Problem.  He was amazing today.  He deserved every carrot and cookie I slipped him.  During the walk on the trails around the lake my phone died so I was not able to take the pics I would have liked.  The frozen lake was so pretty but I didn't ge tone of it.  I guess Ill wait till next time.  Not a big deal.  I was lucky to be with Duke for so long.  :)  Great weekend.

I was so proud of Duke because he was controlling himself so well.  Cathy and I did some drills to see if our horses listened.  He even stayed iwht me while she broek off and trotted. I know he wanted to but he knows he needs to take care of me.  Im so happy.  I depended on him to help me up the hill too.  

Cant said, that usually she said that when the ride passes in the opposite direction, Taboo gets ansy and irritable.  Today she was fine because of Duke.  Well Duke wanted to follow the herd ride  inside his head.  He hesitated with me as I lead him on the lead line and then I looked back and his head was going high and he looked at me in kinda distress then I smiled at him and turned toward Cathy and Taboo.  He quickly understood he isn't working for them anymore.  When he passes Blue they both share a head hug I kinda love that  :)