Nothing fancy riding: (#1/24) We are just ordinary women [mostly] of all ages who volunteer to care for and help pay for these rescued or donated horses. Taking others out on trail riding is one of our primary ways of supporting them, along with donations on our website. Don't dress up, just be comfortable.
Our namesake, Mr. Henry (#2/24) Enjoying a bite to eat with his muzzle off . . . so grateful.
Miles of trails: (#3/24) We ride through fields, around ponds with alligators, through neighborhoods and mostly through the beautiful trails around Spring Creek in the Rayford Rd/Riley Fuzzel area north of Houston.
In lots of the best sand in Texas. (#4/24)
Walk with us through the creek: (#5/24) We stop in or walk through the creek if it's not too high to cool down our horses and let them have a drink or us a swim if it's hot.
Shade or sun: (#6/24) Depending on the weather, we appreciate the opportunity to choose either one.
Join us volunteers, or become one yourself: (#7/24) For a good chat, maybe a limerita, always some peace and quiet and gentle healthy exercise.
Our horses do love to play in the water. (#8/24)
Trying to hug a friend on horseback is not easy. (#9/24)
Oh well, wait till we get off I guess. (#10/24)
Boy that water looks cool when it's 95 degrees: (#11/24) Yes you can get off and go for a swim. You will be dry again by the time we get back. But remember to give someone else your phone to hold [lesson learned the hard way].
The alligators might be out sunning, but you never know. (#12/24) One thing that is always true is the horses appreciate you letting them stop for a few minutes for a delicious green grass snack.
Thank God for surefooted horses: (#13/24) And thank God for volunteers who know these trails so well . . . they do a great job of keeping all of us and our horses safe. Henry wears the muzzle out with first time riders so that he can stay focused on them instead of the delicious green food since he has such a bad eating disorder as a result of almost being starved to death before we got him.
Our more adventurous rides: (#14/24) Show us early on that you can gently ride your horse and we will take you on some of the more adventurous trails.
Miss Lexi saying thanks: (#15/24) If you did a good job of being gentle and kind with Miss Lexi she usually will say thanks by giving you a good head rub when you get home.
Ready for a gallop: (#16/24) We can do that if you are ready.
Spend time with us: (#17/24) We are everyone of all ages and walks of life. The only thing we really have in common is we all love these horses and want to help care for them.
Miss Jinx sure can splash up a storm. (#18/24)
Hate to see our babies going through tough times. (#19/24)
OK Miss Sunny, have a good roll: (#20/24) The first time Miss Sunny saw the sand down at the creek she just had to try it out for herself. She's used to it now so not as tempting, but that sure was fun!
Nothing like a good gallop along the bayou: (#21/24) Mr. WallE has the smoothest gaits and his riders always enjoy having some time with him.
Up ya go: (#22/24) Hold on to that mane cause that's a pretty steep hill Mr. WallE is heading up.
More than just riding: (#23/24) We all love the horses, but it's also about the family we are building with our riders and volunteers.
But it's not just trail riding: (#24/24) One of our partners is the national Wounded Warriors Equestrian Program, and we let our disabled vets or active military spend time with their families with our horses . . . paid for by our donations.
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