This message is from: SueFreivald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Just came back from an incredible weeklong pony trek in Scotland - 200 miles
in 6 days through the western highlands. The horses were incredible
athletes--the guides terrific and the terrain unbelievable. If I had known
how extreme (for me) the riding would be, I might have chickened out. Sure
glad I didn't know -- it was an awesome, wonderful experience. We galloped
down forest roads, worked our way over mountain passes, fought our way
through bogs, forded rivers, and swam, yes indeed, swam across the end of a
loch. On one wonderful gallop I looked up in time to see my 17 year old
granddaughter on the ground, tucked into a little ball, with my daughter's
horse leaping over her to avoid stepping on her. The horses hoof grazed the
top of her (helmeted) head. No harm done. Not even a head ache.
If any one is interested, the ride was the Rob Roy trail through Argyll
run by Brenfield stables and contracted through Cross Country International.
Everything was excellent and I would recommend it without reservation.
