Horsing around
Went riding Saturday, in beautiful Seidnaya, away from the buzzing city. The landscape with its hills and greenery was a welcome change from Shaalan which cannot really be said to be particularly easy on the eye. The mild breeze, the fresh air and the warm evening sun together with the blissful silence of the distant countryside created an amazing atmosphere.
Here, in a small stable with a sandschool of odd dimensions, I was presented with Mutahawwi, a Syrian asil Arabian trained for endurance. (And believe it or not, I actually think he is a gelding). Even though I found it difficult to balance properly on this horse - the excuses are many and none of them are any good - I was offered to participate in an endurance ride next weekend. If everything goes according to plan, I will start the 40 km class, either on Mutahawwi or another suitable mount. It should be an interesting experience for sure!
