This morning we set out on five Choctaws for a five mile run. We saw more rabbits than I have seen in a single day in many years. The false azaleas were perfectly fragrant-- a strong scent and a bright flower--the air was cool and clear. The horses moved gracefully under us.
Five miles--no walking--Monique cantered nearly every step. Mozelle, Zee, and Manny primarily trotted at a very brisk pace. Joey was under me, constantly shifting from his long trot, to his shuffling gaiting, to his three beat canter--we moved, not at all the fastest that we have done five miles but the best that I have done in several months.
Five miles in 28 minutes and 45 seconds. Yesterday I cantered out in front on Ta Sunka Witco for the same five mile run. Even though he cantered the distance we wrapped it up in a bit over 34 minutes.
And things will get better and likely faster. In two hours I will be going in for a procedure that may give me use to my left shoulder again.
If it does not help I will rider harder. If it does work I will ride much, much harder.
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That photo is fantastic. It looks like album art for a band . . .
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