Solo Mission

 Saturday’s ride turned out to be a solo mission - I had offered a ride to the nice young man at my PT place (Stretch Zone); one thing after another has kept me from getting him into the saddle! This time he had 2 bad tires - but when I texted Sam relating these facts, he misunderstood & thought **I** had tire trouble! So he passed word down the line & everyone else canceled also (well, it was only Sharon & she was having a hell of a time catching her horse)

Anyway, Baraq had been first in line at the gate Saturday morning, nickering at me hopefully - “Mom, is it my turn to go places??” So it was very pleasant to have a relaxing Mommy & Me Day - I put Baraq in his brisk 4.5 MPH NATRC walk, and he was not bothered by hikers, cyclists, or dogs. I told B-boy that if I could just teach him to open some gates, maybe we’d do some competitive trail events! 🤣😜

I guess I’ll take him to a Leisure ride & see if he can score a few more point than Mr Silas…

Then on Sunday I trekked over to the Ft Worth Zoo to see the baby gharials (they are the only NA zoo to successfully hatch these endangered creatures) - both the babies and the adults were so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes. I doubt my iPad will let me post any pictures this morning but I’ll try to add some later.

                  That lil' footbridge and dark bamboo tunnel was slightly intimidating!