Shattered Saturday

[MereChristmas]

I went for a ride on bridleways today. Left at 10.30am, got back 2.45pm!
There were 22 gates. I couldn’t open any without dismounting. I had to get off 17 times. Some were close together.
Screen shot of ascent and descent.
Plotaroute estimates 13 3/4 miles.
Pony not bothered, kidded me he was tired 3 miles from home and then wanted to canter up the last hill.
I expect both of us will sleep well tonight.

 

[Parrotperson]

crikey. 17 times. I'd walk home......?

 

[MereChristmas]

crikey. 17 times. I'd walk home......?

Not with those hills I wouldn't.
Although I can’t guarantee how well ( or not ) I will walk tomorrow.?

 

[MuddyMonster]

Hope your horse is 14hh or under ... Gates and getting on/off are so much easier ?

 

[MereChristmas]

Hope your horse is 14hh or under ... Gates and getting on/off are so much easier ?

14.3hh
I climb on the gates as I have an iffy left leg. A few times it was really difficult. The gates were tight in the corner of fields with slopes the wrong way to help mounting.
I heaved myself up and was pleased there weren’t any spectators. ?

 

[Parrotperson]

Not with those hills I wouldn't.
Although I can’t guarantee how well ( or not ) I will walk tomorrow.?

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