Post by ~*Mads*~ on Jan 8, 2007 4:00:36 GMT
I lead Diva down to the riding trails. I hold the reins and check to make sure her saddle is secure,"Ok girl you better behave now!" I tell her climbing into the saddle. I get my feet into the stirrups and squeeze my legs,"Lets go girl," I say as we set off down a trail leading into a forest. I nudge Diva's sides and she starts to canter down the trail. As we go the bubbleing of a stream grows louder. The trees clear and a small stream is revealed. The clear water flows gently down, winding through the forest. Diva steps into the water. It gets as deep as Diva's knees as she picks her way through the sandy bottom. When we reach the other side Diva's wet hooves sink slightly into the sandy bank. We reach the trail and this time trot through the lush trees. The trail goes further until we reach a tiny meadow. On the far side several white tailed deer graze on the lush grass. I see a doe lift her head and look at us, her ears wide and her keen eyes taking in out everymove. There is a moment of nothing but her watching us. She turns and hops into the trees, followed by her young spotted fawn. The other deer follow her too, not wanting to risk the danger. I sit in the saddle, Diva munching on grass while I watch the spot where the doe dissapeared. When I come back to earth I nudge Diva. She snorts at me and turns around,"Hey no girl lets keep going,"I say trying to turn her around. Diva stands her ground and ignores the rider on her back. I nudges her and keep trying to turn her around but she is a very stuborn mare. I sigh,"Ok but just this once you're getting away with it," I say letting her walk down the trail back the way we came.