Meeting a Rockstar on the Trail
One of the things that I’ve always said interest me about off-road riding is that you have the opportunity to see things that you might not when you’re on your streetbike. Getting to see animals that aren’t squished is always a treat.
On our last ride, Chloe and I saw deer and a red fox. For a kid who loves animals that was a major score. But, my favorite animal of the day was Rockstar Horse. He was hanging out doing horse-things with his friends in a corral at the edge of the property.
We parked our bikes up on a hill and walked down to take a look. I’ve heard it said that horses get kind of creeped out when they can’t see your eyes, so Chloe and I took our helmets off as we approached them.
Check out that sweet Andy Warhol hairdo!
Look at ‘im. He’s all hipster-pony and “Whatevs, I was totally into Band of Horses before they got big.” I just love this guy.
Do horses get winter coats or are some just naturally more shaggy than others?
I need to leave my barber for whoever his stylist is. Horse or mule though?
Hmm. I haven’t the slightest idea! 🙂
Love it! Maybe I should remove my helmet when I stop to greet the cows…
Do they tend to run away? I’m trying to think back. My recollection of cows always has them just standing there chewing.
according to my horse fanatic co-worker, they do grow a winter coat. the show horses get to wear a coat/blanket to prevent it.
I must be REALLY tired lately. I’m having problems with reading comprehension. I read “Horse-tastic” instead of fanatic and thought.. you work with a horse?
😆 Need more coffee.
I’m pretty sure that a miniature horse.
Not sure about the helmet thing but I imagine how they are approached plays a large role. Ryan and I had no problems when we were checking out some horses on a ride this summer.
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I also had a backpack full of Girl Scout cookies though. 😉
I love that picture!
What your horse lacks in fabulous hairdos he more than makes up for in friendliness 🙂
Awesome picture of the horse.
It is like he is saying ‘I can’t remember when my hair was this banging.”
Rock on little horse, rock on.
I feel like this horse could be an internet meme. From unknown garage band to internet stardom in a day!
Probably my favorite part of riding a bike is being out the woods and just checking things out!
Fuzzy I think this is a Shetland pony. Very cute little dude.
Ahhhh…so cute!
Yes they grow winter coats unless covered with a blanket to prevent it. The smaller they are the fuzzier they seem to get!
Also the small cute ones – are usually the orneriest!
I know. I had a pony named Satan…and his name fit his personality.