Basically, N finally ventured back home for the weekend (she's been away for work for a few weeks) and was itching to ride. She messaged me, asking if I'd go with her Thanksgiving Day and being the good friend I am (despite still sore from my lesson with Anthony), I agreed.
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She was not enthused. |
Now, I'm not a fair weather rider. I can ride in the rain and I can ride in the snow - as evidenced by many a blog posts here. But, with the weather dipping down into the cooler temps and a rainy forecast creeping over the horizon, I was a little leery.
When I got out to the barn I was happy to see the rain had managed to more or less hold off. The light droplets splattered on the tin roof as I tacked up and I messaged N once more, letting her know I was on my way.
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Pictured: Not raining, like Nicole said. |
The ride itself was good - it was nice just catching up and hearing about N's work adventures, but I did tease her relentlessly for stating so matter-of-factly it wasn't raining. "Well now it is!" I declared, lifting my arms in the air.
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Pictured: IT IS RAINING NICOLE |
Back at the barn, I stripped tack and hung most of my riding stuff out in the open to drip dry. I'm pretty good at caring for my tack and on that particular day, I was very glad for my wintec jump saddle. I was pretty damn cold, as the rain had soaked through my jacket and sitting atop a horse while they casually stroll isn't the best way to stay warm!
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THANKS NICOLE. |
Fair weather dogs lol - good on you both for continuing to ride on!
ReplyDeleteoh that is miserable. UGH I hate riding in the rain. HATE :(I can't seem to regulate myself in that kind of damp weather...
ReplyDeleteGlad Annie while not enthused was a pro. OH and the dogs. LOL that cracks me up!! OF course they abandoned ship :)
I used to ride in the rain all the time and not bat an eye. Now that I can run out the barn when it stops I'm much more wimpy about it!
ReplyDeleteLOL I love the gifs.
ReplyDeleteMy older dog will ditch me in inclement weather, too. Completely cracks me up.
Aw boo for getting caught in the rain - tho it sounds worth it for sure!
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