Summer, especially in the Midwest means a few things:
1. No snow (finally)
2. Hot, humid, and usually windy days
3. More time to spend at the barn
The last of these is, of course, my favorite
aspect of summer. I have the fondest memories spending entire summer
days out at the barn, even if I only had one horse to ride. I would take my
sweet time grooming and spoiling my horses with treats, and then ride in the
outdoor arena with the hot South
Dakota sun beaming down on me. It's such
a feeling I get when I'm riding my horse outside, summer breeze against my
face, not a care in the world. If I could, I would keep this feeling in my
pocket and take it out whenever I need a pick-me-up. I'm convinced that there
is not a thing in the world that inspires such pure happiness and
inner peace.
Time spent bonding with your horse, going on trail rides, taking them
outside to graze, buttering them up with treats and affection- these are
activities that not only strengthen the bond between you and your horse, but
also create meaningful memories that you will never forget. My summers
have always been horse filled and therefore, carry the finest memories of my
life. I will always remember laying on the grass watching the clouds roll by,
enjoying a cool Sprite, while my first horse, Justi, grazed next to me. We
enjoyed each other and a relaxing afternoon outside. And since then, I've had
many horses come and go, but the memories last forever.
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