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Faransgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beth
Houston
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Apr 25 2010 : 8:28:30 PM
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A few friends and I took our horses to the Beach on Saturday. We had a great time and the horses had a great time. One of them went straight into the water, and he was the one I felt sure wouldn't like it because he won't even walk through a puddle. The mare we all thought was completely bomb-proof took longer than anyone else to get into the water. I had so much fun and the horses seemed to really enjoy it. We will absolutely do it again.  Fortunately it isn't a very long drive and the beach really isn't that busy. I have been needing a day of fun with all going on with my family. I highly suggest it to anyone that has a horse and access to a beach.
Farmgirl Sister 572
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
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sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2010 : 8:39:22 PM
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beth, it brings back memories for me. my sister had horses and lived near the beach and also the sand dunes. we would ride like the wind down the beach in the water up over the hills. i would get so excited and think i would pop.it is such a great feeling on the back of a good horse. glad you had a fine day. we do all need them.happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
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Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2010 : 10:01:31 PM
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It sounds like you had a beautiful time Beth and Sherry! I have dreamed that dream for a long time of riding a beautiful horse on the beach. Maybe one day that will come true.
Hugs!
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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Rea231
True Blue Farmgirl
139 Posts
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Posted - Apr 26 2010 : 06:47:03 AM
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I used to love riding on the beach! It is so good for the horses muscle tone too. The sand is a great muscle conditioner along with the water!
The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery. |
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arabianhorselover
True Blue Farmgirl
422 Posts
Jennifer
Bedias
TX
USA
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
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Posted - Apr 29 2010 : 8:40:57 PM
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Beth,
Your title of the this thread brought back sweet sweet memories!
This would be back in 1986 when my daughter was about 2 1/2. We lived on the U.S. Coast Guard base up at Neah Bay, WA... the Makah Indian Reservation, located at the most NorthWest point of WA. They are surrounded with beautiful beaches and have free ranging horses, along with cows.
One beautiful day, late Spring my daughter and I went to a beach that is mostly secluded and took a stroll. We have walked those beaches often. It was so breath taking and beautiful solitude, for a while anyways. We decided to just sit on one of those large logs that have drifted onto the beach, best seat! It was still morning that it was misty. The scene was just utterly amazing! As we gazed at the crashing waves, we heard this thundering sound. I waited for a bit to decide if we should be getting back before the rain. The thunder was getting louder but more constant now. The earth under us was also rumbling. OHHHHHHHHH MYYYYYYYYYYY! we looked down toward one end of the beach and saw splashing of water and sand.... and every imaginable colors of the beautiful animals were heading toward us... our direction. Their manes flying, hoofs kicking up the sand as they ran past us. We were safely out of their way near the trees, the shore line. My heart pounding with excitement. My daughter giggled with delight! Here they come again.. few moments later. Then they were gone. It was the most amazing site that I have ever seen... well, beside the sightings of 48 Bald Eagles along the trees one day when we drove to Clallam Bay.
I will never forget!
:o)
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
My Blog: ...following my heart, dreams and Jesus
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Faransgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Beth
Houston
Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 30 2010 : 10:14:56 AM
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Jennifer, we went to Surf Side Beach. It was really nice. Got sort of busy after about 1:00 but it was great. The beach access is good and you can park right on the beach. If you want directions e-mail me and I will give them to you.
Farmgirl Sister 572
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Faransgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Beth
Houston
Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 30 2010 : 10:17:29 AM
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Karrieann, I think that the sound of horses hooves thundering toward you touches you soul deep. I love watching them run, that must have been and awesome sight.
Farmgirl Sister 572
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