Morgan and Rhulain wandered around the yard this morning while I did chores. Morgie shared her snack with Rhu with only minor tail swishing, which was very polite. Love these mares!
Then Rhu and I headed out. We wandered through areas I hadn't seen yet, even though I've been riding here for four years. Rhu was in charge of speed and direction, while I was in charge of watching for rabbit/snake/turtle holes and steering around them.
Occasionally I would call out "Oh look ... food" which was Rhu's cue to stop and snack. Worked out marvelously. We were a mile away from the house when I asked Rhu to turn back and head home.
She made it clear that she wasn't ready to turn back. I'd point her towards home and she'd head that way for a few steps, then angle back towards the open desert. I checked my cell to see if I could call in sick today and let Rhu continue on her merry way, but I couldn't make a call.
Regretfully, we ambled home. The weather was perfect: 78 degrees with slight sprinkles. I'll admit it, I shed a few tears of joy today. She was absolutely amazing.
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