A Day Filled With Surprises - Or, Rocket Fizz's Wardrobe Malfunctions and Spooktasticness

Sunday, November 30th  70 minute ride 
Rode with Bill and Wasabi

So, Bill woke me up this morning and told me the horses were saddled. Wait, what?  He'd woken up early and fed the horses then went out an hour and a half later to groom and tack the horses ... all without waking me up.  Now that's the kind of husband that deserves a trophy for awesomeness!

Surprise!  Two wonderful horses tacked up and waiting to go!  I've got one incredible husband :)

We came across a spot where Wasabi needed to step up about 8". She hesitated a second, but then thrust herself upwards.  When she launched, she farted. I couldn't help it, I started laughing and told Bill she had to use gas propulsion to get up the "embankment."  I started singing "Rocket Man" and Bill changed the words to rocket fizz.  Sadly for her, I think the nickname may stick because she was certainly gassy.

I think Wasabi was trying to say cheese too!

Shortly after that, Bill noticed his cinch was loose.  Perhaps she'd let out enough gas by then. HA!  Bill hopped off, tightened the cinch, and we were on our way again in no time.

Bill giving Wasabi a congratulatory rub ... she's a sucker for neck rubs

After half an hour later, I noticed Wasabi didn't have a curb strap.  I asked Bill about it, and he swore she had one on when we left.  Somehow she'd managed to get the curb strap in her mouth.  He hopped off for a second time, fixed the issue, and we were off again.

Remounting after wardrobe malfunction # 2

About ten minutes later we stopped to chat with a friend when I noticed Wasabi's headstall was only on over one ear. So, Bill hopped off, took off the headstall and was putting it back on when a loud braying from right behind us spooked both horses.  To Wasabi's credit, she stuck near Bill without her headstall on when it would have been easy for her to take off and leave him standing there.

For my part, I was really surprised Morgan spooked.  I can't ever remember her jumping sideways like that before.  She settled quickly and we were soon on the way home, though she did keep a wary eye on that burro for a while.

Morgan keeping an eye on that "wild" burro

We were meandering along creating our own path, when Morgan tucked her tail and shot forward a few steps. Wait, what?  She's never done that before.  Hmmm. Uncharacteristic behavior usually means one thing ... she's coming in to heat.

Two tired mares resting while they are untacked

A quick roll in the sand and they're ready to go for another ride! 

Maybe next weekend girls ... tomorrow is a work day

It was a fabulous morning ride! Filled with adventure, new nicknames, wardrobe malfunctions, and spooks ... all kinds of fun!