July 4, 2013

July 4th this year wasn't what we thought it would be.  We had plans to be in Canada at the Henderson Family Reunion, but because Travis' boss wouldn't allow him to take that Friday off we stayed home.  Travis had the 4th off so we drove to Lindon, loaded the horses, and then drove to Blackhawk to spend the day with his family. 

Blackhawk is an absolutely beautiful area.  I was happy to spend the day with The Husband and finally get to ride the horses.  I've known Travis for 2 1/2 years and this is only the second time I've been on the horses.  I rode horses when I was little in Canada, but it's been awhile.  We took a nice relaxing ride through a beautiful area.  It was a really good day.  Here's a thought for you... I own horses!  What?!  Whoever thought would happen? :)

 I got to ride Oreo.  She's such a good horse.

 

 Travis took his favorite horse, Ace.  Ace was having an attitude problem that day, so Travis got to show him who was boss.

 

Can you see how beautiful this are is?  Travis' dad, Russ, rode 2 year old Zeus.  For not being very old Zeus did really well that day.  He got a little worn out going up the hill, so Russ got off for a bit.  I was so impressed with Zeus and Russ.  Russ has worked really hard with that horse and it shows.

 Russ and Zeus

 

When we got done the rest of Travis' family got to take rides.  Here is our nephew on Ace.  The nieces and nephews love the horses and Russ loves having them on the horses.  We have a whole family of cowboys and cowgirls!  Now I just need to own a pair of boots...