Lake Dennison & Otter River   Riding on Horseback

August 2, 2006 Sebastian just returned home from living in Florida for a year and a half and Sasha can't wait to take him over to the trails at the State parks of Lake Dennison and Otter River.

August 2, 2006 Sebastian's first trail ride at Lake Dennison and Otter River with Sasha.

Through the old historic graveyard.

Sasha speaks to the spirits as she passes by.

She says they don't mind if she rides here.

Then she takes us down a path through the soft pines.

And down a steep dirt road.

They splash right through a pond they discover.

So much fun! Sebastian loves the water on this very hot day. 100 degrees today!

The tall green grass grows along the edges.

And the tall pines give it a beautiful scenic backdrop. It's about 9am in the morning.

Sebastian can run through the water but it is deeper at some parts then others.

I think this is one of Sasha's favorite things to do with Sebastian!

Now they head off to a place where she can run. She calls it "The Meadow!"

It's cool and shady along the way.

A few bothersome flies, but not too bad.

She runs across the meadow!

So much fun in the soft green grass!

Undiscovered trails...

...become a wonderful playground!

Sebastian is such a good boy!

After much play, Sasha decides to go see the Lake.

Not really allowed to ride here when it's the height of the season.

So we take a few photos and then head home! What a great ride Sasha!

August 3, 2006 Sasha and Bethany ride over to Otter River

Sasha on Sebastian and Bethany on Hopper, ride over to Otter River State Park.

Sebastian was just here yesterday, so he goes in first!

He splashes all around trying to entice Hopper to come in!

"Come on Hopper, come swim with me!"

Sebastian walks around checking the depth.

Finally Hopper agrees to join him!

And they swim!

Never too much fun for these girls and their ponies!