Farmer Rick will be hauling another load of steel today, so that means, when chores are done, I'm going to sneak off for a quick ride before it starts to rain. I want to take advantage of the little bit of sunshine we're supposed to get today before the rain and snow settles in for the evening. This time I think I'll take the Paint out for a spin around the hayfield. He's a big guy, just a little too big for my comfort zone, but he needs the exercise too. Farmer Rick can't even trust me to get five feet off the ground on a silo ladder - because vertigo sets in really fast and I'm totally useless! Riding a horse over 16 hands tends to get my balance skewed, but I'll manage - just being on a horse makes everything better!
There's plenty more yard work to do, manure to haul, saddles to clean and stalls to clean. There won't be any lack of things to do once my ride is complete. But the day always goes better after having some time in the saddle!
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