Safe Crossings
by Angel S. GnauLearn to ride safely across the water—or stay on the "safe" side of the stream
Trail riding inevitably means crossing water, whether it is a little creek or a large river. Of course, it depends where you live, but most of us will eventually find some water that needs to be crossed.
When I was 14, my friends and I were out for a summer ride and found a small pond in the long grass of the Hansen Dam area in southern California. We had a blast! My horse, Copper, was hesitant at first, but once he became accustomed to the water he would splash into the little pond with exuberance. One time he turned and ran in so fast he tripped just as he hit the water and his head was completely submerged for a second. I was riding a headless horse! We all laughed so hard we almost fell off our horses.
When I was 14, my friends and I were out for a summer ride and found a small pond in the long grass of the Hansen Dam area in southern California. We had a blast! My horse, Copper, was hesitant at first, but once he became accustomed to the water he would splash into the little pond with exuberance. One time he turned and ran in so fast he tripped just as he hit the water and his head was completely submerged for a second. I was riding a headless horse! We all laughed so hard we almost fell off our horses.
Labels: angel s gnau, Cover Stories, May 2008
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