Judy, thank you. Isn't that just the most wonderful life? I love what she said about riding alone. I often ride with friends, and that's always nice, but my most wonderful moments on horseback have come when riding alone. Sunday morning I took Tosca out. It was cool and cloudy when we left the barn, but the sun came out, the grass sparkled, the wildflowers were in bloom and without any other horses about, Tosca was completely tuned to me. I stopped every now and then to rest her and let her munch a little grass and leaned forward to love on her neck. I know it's not "safe", but if you ever hear that my horse came back without me, please don't feel bad. Know that I was one happy woman, just before I flew off.
Nancy