Riding in Topsham with Susie and Cierra

Cierra and I went riding with Susie in Topsham today. I don't know the trails there very well so was glad to have the chance to go with Susie as she knows the trails quite well. I sent a message to Andrea, who owns Louie mule, to see if she could go. She was not able to join us but let us know there is some logging going on along the first part of the road we'd ride in on. We didn't think this would bother any of our equines so we decided to go. I picked up Cierra and Tinkerbell at Upper Pond and met Susie in Topsham right on time. We tacked up and headed out. It was a nice day, though a bit on the humid side. The flies weren't bad though and for that we were grateful. Susie was riding her mare, Dixie. As we thought, the horses and Luke were not at all concerned about the logging operation. When we passed Andrea's house, Luke was happy to see Louie but we didn't stop to let them visit. We had a wonderful ride. We did some nice trotting and had a few places to get in some cantering also. Louie, Dixie and Tink got along very well and were very calm and relaxed. We climbed up one short steep hill with "S" turns that led out onto the power line. I took some pictures there as it was very pretty. On the way back when we passed Andrea's house again, Luke balked a little as he wanted to stop and visit with Louie. He didn't make much fuss though. Back at the the trailer we untacked and then hosed the horse and Luke off at the house across the road from where we park. The woman who owns the house had told us we were welcome to use the hose anytime we came. It was much appreciated! It was a great ride. Unfortunately, I accidentally deleted the picture off my camera before I downloaded them to my computer. RATS!