Well, the weather gods seem to try to make up for the rain and cold last week by offering just perfect riding weather. Sunny, warm, low winds – can’t get much better, so last night we took the boys out for a ride in Kensington.
Saumur, who will spook at light rays coming into the indoor, seemed relaxed and happy, albeit still on alert (as he always is). Chambord marched along, more concerned on how to best snatch some snacks along the way without JP preventing him from doing it.
It was amazing on how many deer were out that evening. There is no hunt allowed at Kensington, the park does a “controlled cull” in the winter, but the population this year seems to have grown more than usual. We literally had deer coming at us from all sides. And, of course, the deer standing on the trail has to wait until we are really close, and then flash the white tail and take off at the last moment. Or, another one of my favorites: We think they all have passed crossing right in front of us when a straggler comes scrambling along. Luckily the boys are used to it as the deer herds also go through their pastures to get to the apple trees.
It was pleasant and relaxing ride, until I got a reminder from Saumur that he still does what he thinks he needs to do - getting us away from (perceived) danger! We were trotting up the hill close to home when he suddenly took a jump to the side. The reason: A squirrel was throwing nuts. I guess we could really have gotten hurt if a nut would have hit us…
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