tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post5706023438210464330..comments2024-03-28T03:28:50.712-04:00Comments on Starlight Lane Farm: New Friends & Rugged TrailsLiz Stouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-19531237462135281652018-07-31T08:02:51.485-04:002018-07-31T08:02:51.485-04:00The views make the rocks worthwhile ;-)The views make the rocks worthwhile ;-)Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-54428175681072858972018-07-30T11:01:24.093-04:002018-07-30T11:01:24.093-04:00What a beautiful view! But eek those rocky trails...What a beautiful view! But eek those rocky trails look intense. Glad your mare was a rockstar for you :)KateRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870548960430847612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-57171084471186886872018-07-30T08:52:39.817-04:002018-07-30T08:52:39.817-04:00We'll head into the Sods next time!We'll head into the Sods next time!Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-72105085412237215042018-07-30T08:52:25.593-04:002018-07-30T08:52:25.593-04:00A good trail mule is the best thing ever for gnarl...A good trail mule is the best thing ever for gnarly terrain! You could do it ;-)Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-55982134025117311772018-07-30T08:52:01.706-04:002018-07-30T08:52:01.706-04:00You know, I'm always SO surprised how quickly ...You know, I'm always SO surprised how quickly horses adapt - especially the Arab types! I bet Izzy would catch on real quick with some experienced horses to follow =)Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-74701251839370619032018-07-30T08:51:12.357-04:002018-07-30T08:51:12.357-04:00Yessssss to desensitizing to the rocky chaos! We&#...Yessssss to desensitizing to the rocky chaos! We'll get you into the Sods soon. Maybe a gorgeous autumn ride?Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-86654208844481518032018-07-30T08:50:41.890-04:002018-07-30T08:50:41.890-04:00I'm so glad she was okay, too! And yes, I'...I'm so glad she was okay, too! And yes, I'm bummed daily about no competing after getting my toes wet last year, but this isn't a bad consolation prize.Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-19644860006951611172018-07-30T08:45:11.446-04:002018-07-30T08:45:11.446-04:00Ha! I laugh at the fact that I think my rides are...Ha! I laugh at the fact that I think my rides are epic sometimes, then I see these. I loved the Timberline ride from the other day. You know exactly how lucky you are to have trails like you do. Those rocks . . . I still don't know what to think of those rocks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440765066486704722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-67769428804694872282018-07-28T09:25:43.906-04:002018-07-28T09:25:43.906-04:00As much as I miss the wilderness in America, I don...As much as I miss the wilderness in America, I don't wanna ride your trails, nope: ) OK, on an experienced horse/mule maybe?! I was stressing out looking at those rocks/sheer rockfaces. Glad Q has improved so much for you.lythahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01719586193059362084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-33570922941332682422018-07-28T00:25:41.325-04:002018-07-28T00:25:41.325-04:00I am really loving the lack of humidity in NM so t...I am really loving the lack of humidity in NM so that doesn't sound fun at all - but if we're headed east, I at least want to be east with lots of trail riding opportunities and mountains. Coming down to 3,000 feet from 7,000 will be a big change! Caithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13224688543168725516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-62859678013293864942018-07-27T14:48:16.737-04:002018-07-27T14:48:16.737-04:00incredible photos, as usual!! but omg, that ground...incredible photos, as usual!! but omg, that ground is suuuuper intense haha. isabel was always pretty solid about rough ground and was happy to pick her foot falls carefully all on her own. but that looks like it very likely would have been beyond her, even with maybe a more seasoned trail rider!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-35516496000733315802018-07-27T11:30:16.390-04:002018-07-27T11:30:16.390-04:00Lol I love how those rocky rocky trails are starti...Lol I love how those rocky rocky trails are starting to feel normal to me, too. Even if my old man will forever be relegated to soft spongy footing. :) I think the best part of this story is how confident and badass both you and Q were. You're both so amazing. <3 Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-30547912334357508512018-07-27T10:24:29.394-04:002018-07-27T10:24:29.394-04:00holy cow glad Q was okay and i would have been in ...holy cow glad Q was okay and i would have been in a fetal ball over some of those trails :) HA! So glad you are enjoying your summer this way! Sorry about no competing but this must make up for a lot of it :) Martidollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02615603986854526853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-57932303912174799372018-07-27T09:55:13.706-04:002018-07-27T09:55:13.706-04:00Yass, get after it and find some!Yass, get after it and find some!Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-41420163948758534602018-07-27T09:54:58.874-04:002018-07-27T09:54:58.874-04:00My heart is so happy all of the time for being her...My heart is so happy all of the time for being here.Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-86410865229285870802018-07-27T09:54:01.560-04:002018-07-27T09:54:01.560-04:00Haha, definitely wet. Though it depends on where y...Haha, definitely wet. Though it depends on where you are in the state. We call Canaan (pronounced cah-nayn) CanRain Valley for good reason! Other areas aren't quite so damp, but humidity is everywhere and it's kind of the worst.Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-80050501828779729662018-07-27T09:52:50.004-04:002018-07-27T09:52:50.004-04:00Thank you! It's magical up here.Thank you! It's magical up here.Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-57732652271185145292018-07-27T09:52:33.551-04:002018-07-27T09:52:33.551-04:00<3 <3 the perfect horse will come along when...<3 <3 the perfect horse will come along when you're ready!Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-47237207999198509892018-07-27T09:52:17.964-04:002018-07-27T09:52:17.964-04:00It's pretty gnarly up here in places. And than...It's pretty gnarly up here in places. And thanks - she's come a long way.Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-18945716253377367892018-07-27T09:51:53.053-04:002018-07-27T09:51:53.053-04:00It's so freaking beautifulIt's so freaking beautifulLiz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-13739635994531509742018-07-27T09:51:33.934-04:002018-07-27T09:51:33.934-04:00Haha, I know it certainly isn't for everyone. ...Haha, I know it certainly isn't for everyone. Having Dan around definitely lends me confidence which helps me build more.Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-62991043966523835492018-07-27T09:50:51.786-04:002018-07-27T09:50:51.786-04:00Definitely gorgeous terrain!Definitely gorgeous terrain!Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-52119752441674797422018-07-27T09:50:39.455-04:002018-07-27T09:50:39.455-04:00Absolutely. Too beautiful to keep to myself =)Absolutely. Too beautiful to keep to myself =)Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-12593536965665170662018-07-27T08:46:58.788-04:002018-07-27T08:46:58.788-04:00What an awesome adventure, and go Q! I'm now f...What an awesome adventure, and go Q! I'm now fiending to go find some trails... Lysshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09615588484441219137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-51382417909081523742018-07-27T07:55:05.155-04:002018-07-27T07:55:05.155-04:00You live in a paradise. You live in a paradise. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14327169584564761073noreply@blogger.com