Galloping an ARABIAN in Montana! This horse was SO FAST!

[@janetrodriguez914]

My friend and I grew up riding together and had several horses. We both trained and rode for years, we were very experienced riders. She was riding a horse she sold to a friend to help her out one day, the horse tripped in the arena and fell. My friend was thrown into the ground on her head. She had to be air lifted to a trauma hospital where it was confirmed she had suffered a traumatic brain injury. Thank God after a year in the hospital and many more in recovery, shes able to do most everything. She can’t ride anymore but she takes care of all her own needs and is doing well considering. She was not wearing a helmet. A helmet is like a safety belt in a car, it may not save you from everything but you stand a better chance at staying safe when you wear one. I’m glad you made the decision to wear yours. Hope you had a blast.

[@catherineniew7457]

Sad story but good advice for safety in horsemanship!!

[@rachelspellman5511]

Reminds me of Yvonne on FH so scary.

[@leanneadams2549]

@@rachelspellman5511yup that’s what I thought of also !!!

[@shereneliscom6736]

So sorry to hear about your friend, I also grew up around horses, my first horse was a painted Shetland she was a pistol. I was 9 years old. When I finally out grew her my dad got me a morgan & quarter horse. I rode her alot. Me & my brother who also a horse would go to the pond & jump off their butt's, swim in between their legs. Them was the good times. When I finally moved out of my parents house my dad sold her. He told me she had twins.

[@sleepinglioness5754]

@@rachelspellman5511 Yes, I thought of Yvonne as well. Very, very sad when this happens. I used to volunteer for disabled riding and many were from horse accidents (jockeys). They got back into the saddle, with help and a slow walk. If your friend is still open to horses, that might be a possibility for her to at least enjoy being around them. Everyone is different, of course.

[@Ilbbrief]

“I want my brains to remain where they belong.” Note to self…🤣🤣🤣

[@janedeclarico5920]

Good advice for anyone! We all need to be reminded.

[@willpp9999]

​@@janedeclarico5920 wise decision!

[@brigitasehgal2937]

It's not hard to fall in love with Arabians, they are wonderful horses.🥰

[@candicerunyon2762]

PS, yes, you deserve your own steady, youngish, well trained go getter horse. I say go for it!

[@LeeJillian]

EXACTLY! What she said!❤

[@rtyria]

That looked like a lot of fun. Glad you were able to bring us along for the ride.

[@kathyjames9250]

That looked like a bit of a day-cation, and the horses seemed to enjoy it too. I could sense the smell of the fields and the cool of the fall breezes.

[@lydiahiott6164]

That was so much fun!! Thank you for taking us along.♥️♥️

[@Faerysong1]

I've had two Arabians in my life, and both were such Awesome trail horses. Dancer, Shamus and I were great partners. I miss them sorely. With fibromyalgia and at 73, I'm afraid my trail riding days are behind me. But I have wonderful memories of my boys. They started out wanting go places, and came back the same way. Both were very intelligent, and very easily trained. Both were stallions around 4 yrs of age, at purchase, and because I didn't have a place to keep a stallion I had to have both gelded. Neither were broke when I got them. Shamus had had a saddle on for about a week, before I picked him up. Both were very smart and easily picked up anything you asked of them. I miss them.😔💙

[@c.killion4170]

I miss my Arabs so much. Both could do anything asked with good grace and amazing sweetness.

[@Faerysong1]

@@c.killion4170 They are truly wonderful horses. I'd grown up with quarter horses, crosses of Morgan /Quarter horse, Thoroughbred/ Quarter horse, Appaloosa with Quarter breeding, Fox Trotter, Saddle bred horses, plus a couple of rank ponies. I loved the spirit and agility of my Arabs. They made riding a real adventure, and really fun and exciting all in a good way. They were sensible and gave their all. They too were fast and quick, jumping tree logs, crossing streams, climbing up steep hills, and going down easy on the other side. They were my buddies. All in for whatever came our way. Sorry I get carried away remembering our times together. ❤

[@annjohnson8437]

My first horse was a four-year-old Arabian mare. She was extremely kind and phenomenally athletic. ❤

[@slidenapps]

I started riding again 69. I'm still having trouble getting on and off gracefully. The hips just don't open as wide as they used to but I stretch them all the time and I go to a physiotherapist and once I'm on, watch out.

[@cyndiann]

​@slidenapps thanks for saying that. I am 67 and want to ride again. I do have some issues but I think most of the time it's realistic to think I can get out there again. I'd just be calmer than my younger days.

[@ahorseisahorseofcourse]

My first horse as a teenager was a hotblooded little arabian gelding. He had a flying gait and an incredible amount of speed and energy. Looking back he was too much to handle, but I never met a smarter and more loyal animal than him.

[@idellbrown1825]

There's nothing on earth that compares to riding an Arabian, period. They're unmatched at endurance bar none. When you open up an Arab, that's true horse power with strength and elegance all rolled up in one incredible creature ❤!

[@Vovo-zx4ql]

The Australian Whalers are excellent horses as well. They have a beautifully long loping trot that you can sit for the whole day and great stamina plus they are really nice natured. If you don’t know the breed, look them up, particularly around WW1. They were the Australian forces go to horse. Unfortunately, now a lot of them were left to become wild Brumbies (Mustangs) and face culling. There’s a big movement to save them. They come in most sizes as they were originally bred to cover every walk of life. From ponies to heavy cart horses.

[@Stephanie-we5ep]

I'm surprised that so many people are surprised at just how fast your average Arabian really is! As you mentioned they have stamina in spades... a lot of endurance riders -- especially competitive ones! --- turn to Arabians for their mounts.

[@beverlyreece9208]

My Arabian would beat all the Quarter Horses when they ran from the back of the field to the barn. He loved to run!

[@sylviaballard3307]

Try riding an Icelandic!

[@SusanCote-n7z]

My Arab mare was stabled at my sister's ranch for awhile and she had quarter horses. She said if she ever had to take a horse and go somewhere far and fast, she would take my Arab!😊

[@highroad3580]

Follow your bliss! No reason you can’t rehab horses and have a couple of nice riding horses. That’s what I did and loved every minute. Lovely vid.

[@cyndiann]

Especially once she finds her own place. She has space limitations where she is now.

[@plips71755]

The issue is you have to decide what you want to really do. If you want to compete or do you want to rehab and use that horse to compete. Because the chances of a rehab working out to be successful for long term competition is nil to non. Yes it can happen but the reason many, not all, are being found after being sold and finding itself being sold to whoever, whatever including slaughter is the horse doesn’t have the conformation to stay sound under competition. There are just too many horses that are bred without looking at this. Some horses just shouldn’t be bred, they are bred like dogs because I have a female, they have a male and they think they can sell the puppies for $500-600 apiece. That’s so sad. I almost believe we should go to the European method of breeding where the horses have to undergo conformation assessments from weaning until able to be bred. And if at some point, they don’t pass then they can’t be bred. They can be bred but can’t be registered under the particular breed. Stallions can’t be fully assessed for breeding as they go along due to their offspring not being highly rated. Mares the same. It’s not just a who is the prettiest for the sake of pretty, its conformation based. There is more than just this. But I just don’t think you should be able to breed whatever you want and throw all these bad conformation horses out there that fail early and end up being throw always. It’s sad to me but we live in a country where it’s more what I want to do, more than what I should do. I see everywhere in all breeds including my favorites - and you see in young horses - low backs, thin chests, straight shoulders which equals to straight hips and legs ie in the stifle area. Legs which toed out and toed in, cow hocks. Necks which too short, not set on properly, ewe-necked. Or horses whose front end doesn’t match its backend ie it’s not balanced. These conformation traits can drastically the ability for a horse to standup under competition and general use. It’s why so many Arabians and saddlebreds my favorite breeds personality and drive end wise end up at the slaughter yard. Same for thoroughbreds. In thoroughbreds, they just breed thousands of them hoping to come across the oddball that is fast and can make it to the three year old year. Quarter horses are the same, thousands were bred and the farms sold them off to the slaughterhouses that use to be here and run by the foreigners until they were pushed out. Now depending on where you are located - all those quarter horses go to Mexico for slaughter, and those on the east coast go to Canada. After that if it has a lot of speed and its bloodlines are strong - but can’t standup to racing and falls apart, it goes to the broodmare ban. Stallions end up in the stallion barn if it wins a lot of money ie it’s won a lot of 2/3 yr old races. But many don’t have the conformation to make it to the big stud barns. But the ones that don’t, well for decades went to the slaughterhouse. I mean if they have been gelded and they breakdown, what chance do they have. Not much unless rescued to be used at lower level competition or just around the farm and trail riding. The occasional few make it to higher levels but with lots of work, meds, layoffs, etc. There aren’t as many Arabians or thoroughbreds who race long term as use to. Even as rescued and do well for a few years, but they become too expensive to keep up and as people’s skills improve, they are resold because they just aren’t good for anything to justify early prices because they keep getting sore backs, sore feet, they can’t collect themselves to properly get over jumps, competitive trail riding, etc. And their conformation isn’t good enough, even if they can decently get over fences, when they have to model - they lose there big time. And the quarter horses, it’s the same thing except they have to be able to pole bend, barrel race, rope, etc and if their conformation won’t hold up - same issues reach the point, too expensive to keep up and they get sold at low levels. If you want to rehab horses, there are plenty out there. But if you want to compete, find a good, healthy, good conformation horse and have it properly trained so you can enjoy it for years. Back decades ago, working horses were needed whether on the working cattle ranch, or on the farm. Horses use to have to work a plow, be able to take the kids to school, family to church and then out for a romantic buggy ride when courting. Those days are gone for most people but the Mennonites, Amish etc are still around and there are many draft horse folks still use their horses for farm work. It’s a lot nicer than a noisy old gasoline engine.

[@plips71755]

Too scary for her or you.

[@jimschoon2287]

Go for it. Spend some time on yourself and "your" horse. I don't think that is selffish. So glad you got this ride in and it was so special. Thank you, Susan

[@tiffanyfrehleyyeshuaismy0153]

…This video was just breathtaking to watch. Thank you to Diamond Sky Ranch for filming our Cowgirl. The sunrise, the fields, the sky, the mountains, it was gorgeous. Scout is a beautiful mare. Thank you for the video. 🌾 👱🏻‍♀️ 🐴 💕

[@toddylu6869]

I so enjoyed riding with you, Scout and your friends. Thank to Diamond Sky Ranch for sharing the videos with us !!!

[@kailand3056]

I’m really glad that you’re interested in keeping a horse for yourself to trail ride rather than rehabbing and selling them. You work so hard to care for your horses but Ziggy is the only one you can actually ride outside of an arena.

[@leanneadams2549]

I think my next summer 2 or 3 of her horses could be able to go out for a ride. Can’t wait to see Scaroet !

[@jasperstarr6804]

@@leanneadams2549 - Oh, yeah! Scarlet... Studman... maybe even Pete and Gus. And I'm still trying to figure out why we've never seen any training vids of Stewie, at least not that I can remember offhand. I would think he should be an excellent candidate for training, though he may be a little on the small side for an adult rider.

[@barbararoberts571]

She always had Frisco Bill to ride and whom she coyld fall back on as a jack of all trades. Seems ti be hard to replace him.

[@JAG119]

Girl! Thank you for taking a Mustang into consideration. You will never regret it. My mustang is out of Devil’s Garden also. I’ve had different breeds throughout my life, mainly quarter horses, but this mustang is the horse of my life. He has the smoothest gaits of any horse I’ve ever been on. He is the most surefooted horse I’ve ever been on. And possibly the fastest. I used to have a thoroughbred off the track. But the main thing about my Mustang, is that he is the most loving, most personable, most curious, and so loyal. He’s actually like a big dog. He can see the house from his box stall in the barn. He will watch for me and talk to me in his nickering. I love him so much. I would love to see you get a Mustang and watch the that journey. I love the how you are with your horses and care you give them and the way you train. @theclevercowgirl

[@jaanstephenswhite572]

What a lovely ride. Thank you for taking us. 💕

[@valentinat3250]

“Thanks, Scout, I needed that,” said all of us.

[@Da-v3-p4x]

Thanks for the tag-a-long. I really enjoyed the scenery and your monologue. it's been years since I last rode a horse ... I found my legs were no longer capable of 'bowing'. The scent of a horse and a cut field of hay and sunshine ... it is just about the perfect combination. I'm sitting here, feeling a smile across my face and I can almost smell your horse, the hay and feel the sun. Thanks ... this was outstanding!

[@catherineniew7457]

Absolutely wonderfully thought out comment! Thanks and thank you CC for this mind-blowing adventure.

[@JazzyBlues79]

What a great video of the trail ride, CC! Scout was a cutie! I couldn't get enough of her ears and how they perked up and "scanned" around. So cute! You sounded like you enjoyed yourself and I am happy you did and took us along. :) Dakota and Prairie were great companions, too, on the second leg. Great views of the rolling grassy hills, too! Thanks and Cheers!

[@birgittahansenstern1880]

I absolutely Love the sound of the saddle even though my heart almost hurt from longing riding a horse again, it’s many years now since. And Scout, what a lovely horse, and love her beautiful ears. Many thanks for this video, even though my heart almost broke. ❤😊❤

[@alycewich4472]

The sound of the saddle and the view behind the ears got to me. I, too, can no longer ride. But this reminds me so much of me riding in NATRC (North American Trail Ride Conference) rides. They are also timed with a window that you must stay in or you lose points. Plus they have obstacles that you needed to do. If you couldn't do it to the Vet Judge's and Horsemanship Judge's satisfaction, you lost points. You started with 100 points and the rider with the highest points would win their division and the horse with the highest points would win their division. Yes, horse and rider were judged separately. So sometimes your horse had a higher score than you did. They also had horse and rider awards for the highest combined score for their division. My very first ride I was an hour outside of my window. Thus I lost 60 points, just for that. So the judge secretaries and ride manager came to me asking me what I wanted to do. I could take the hit on points or just count the ride as a completion. Since I was just thrilled to be able to complete the ride after being bedridden and then in a wheelchair and finally able to ride again, I took the completion. After that I was hooked either competing or volunteering. Now I have the memories. And CC to take me along for the ride! THANKS CC!

[@cotatigirl8590]

I love the sound of the creak a saddle makes.

[@kathygreer2097]

💯

[@tammywooley2635]

I love hearing the sound of the saddle, it brings back the smell of the horse and leather together its wonderful.

[@whatafriendwehaveinjesus5354]

Yes!!! And their breathing 😢 miss this so much !

[@kathygreer2097]

💯

[@planetstar524]

Do You like the smell of other people's buns too?🍑 & No I'm not talking about bread🍞

[@pretzel2272]

What a beautiful day, and what a beautiful horse! 🐎❤ I am so happy that you finally got to enjoy some wellness for the soul, you deserve it so much! 🌞❤❤❤

[@DyanEsoap]

What an awesome day thanks for taking us along, good job Scout!

[@Suelynngrr]

Lovely video, CC! So glad you could enjoy your outing. Scout is fabulous. Thoroughly enjoyed the ride. 😀

[@deborahbastian6180]

I was smiling the whole time!! She was definitely on a beautiful horse!😁❤️

[@KeePenne]

Thanks for taking us with you on your trail ride. Enjoyed the amazing views! ❤

[@jaysmith8199]

That was wonderful 😊 The scenery, Scout, weather and the happiness in your voice - even if your butt was a cheese grater by the end 😄 How sweet of you and Dakota's human to ride with the mustang and her rider ❤

[@sharonhemsley19]

Thank you for taking us along, it was beautiful. ❤

[@ShainCaldwell]

Thank you for taking us along 😊 You really should find "your horse". Even a home builder has his own home.

[@dianeboross6978]

I was thinking Miss Scarlett could be? Potential, yes?

[@freedomwalksinbeauty]

Great to see you getting out and about. What a treat to go on a trail with the perky Scout through such gorgeous scenery.

[@peggyrose204]

loved listening to the saddles squeaking, brought back great memories of when I used to ride.❤❤

[@adhc8560]

I love that sound! Yes, it brings memories for me too.

[@luvmypaso]

What a fun day! Scout and Dakota were amazing!! So happy you were able to make it to the poker run and have some fun. Hope Ziggy's back recovers soon and thank you for taking us along! Great ride

[@catherineniew7457]

I totally am agreeing, luvmypaso!!❤🐴🐎💕

[@Dark_Harmony]

Wow, that was fun & beautiful! I enjoyed feeling like I was a part of the ride!

[@mrs.c5471]

If she's 1/2 Arab 1/2 Saddlebred she's a National Show Horse! My first horse was a 4 year old NSH Bay Filly. lol. She taught me so much, mainly how to have a good seat! She didn't have a stop button and would go go go go and then go! She could sidepass faster than most horses could trot. And she "floated" side to side, Lord what a fun horse she was

[@CK9mum]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride with Scout!

[@gigi3242]

So glad you were able to go and have fun. Scout and all the other horses were beautiful. Thanks for the video. Have a wonderful week.

[@ldirk58601]

Who ever put on that ride did a fantastic job! So cool! I sure miss having horses after watching this.I vote for you to get a horse you can ride all day on. You have a lot of wonderful projects but having one that just gives you the feel of riding and relaxing with others and not working at it would be so good. As a horse to keep you focused on what your working towards with the others. I loved this whole day and I wasn't even there. A heart mending day. Happy Trails CC!

[@carylhalfwassen8555]

Absolutely CC should have a horse like Frisco Bill in his prime.

[@coweenuh453]

Yes!!!!!!!!!! I would love to see Ziggy get to that point, but I hope she gets a solid, trusty ride

[@cyndiann]

​@@coweenuh453Zig will only be so ready with his age. He's not done yet though!

[@DavidRobertson-pk4ld]

Loved Scout…and Dakota. The ride looked like it was wonderful. I’m so glad you enjoyed yourself CC, and were able to escape some of the grief you’ve been experiencing recently. Thanks for taking me along with you on this adventure!

[@bettybay2181]

Wonderful, as a child reading Margarite Henry's books and Walter Farley's too, Arabians were my favorite. As an adult I was late (46) getting my own horse and my skills made me think that Arabians might be too much for me. In heaven I will ride them all.

[@annamcgeagh8104]

I got my first Arab at 45. On my 3rd at 72😅Arabs are the best. You can find one that will be perfect.

[@dianethomas9384]

I prefer Thoroughobreds, Appies and draft crosses. But I have had and ridden a couple dozen breeds and crosses. If you like a particular breed then just look until you find the right individual. Remember there is no best color or breed only best horse for your heart.

[@winterstar4813]

what a beautiful comment

[@conniegalati3926]

I had my half Arab mare in my 20s. The best breed ever. Thanks for sharing this sweet ride.

[@kathygreer2097]

Yes!❤

[@freerangemaker]

Thoroughly enjoyed the adventure. So much love and gratitude for your beautiful life, your heart, your courage, your generosity and sharing stories so freely.

[@LeeJillian]

Every single word! Thank you for expressing how we all feel. Just beautifully said. ❤

[@sleepinglioness5754]

@@LeeJillian Agree!

[@freerangemaker]

@@LeeJillian there is a notion, that energy flows where attention goes, and giving attention to beautiful people, beautiful projects, it adds to the greater good somehow, and for me personally, inspires me to move forward in a similar way in my own journey. Time to make time to follow through with the open invitation from an elderly neighbor, who has space in our neighborhood for horses, and said yes, i could come and feed them carrots.

[@LeeJillian]

@freerangemaker I love this! I understand exactly what your talking about/referencing and I agree whole heartedly. There's a tad bit of that philosophy in the little red hen fable too. 😎 She just serenely goes about her preparations, while others expend energy pontificating over the state of the world. Who's prepared for the harsh winter? Who HAS a harvest to cultivate. 🤔CC, quietly goes about the business of loving, nurturing and caring for a herd of rescue horses, some with sketchy histories or genetics. 99.9% of the time she's in heaven, but then comes a gut punch- that must leave her gasping. And we're beyond bereft, because of course we've also fallen in love with CC's passion.❤️💯 Have a wonderful day and Goddess bless and keep you.

[@freerangemaker]

@@LeeJillian Chills when I read your powerful and potent reflection. Thank you for the wonder, thank you for the blessing, and reflecting back the beauty! See you in another episode.

[@karen4253]

Scout was such a good girl and the scenery was just beautiful | Thank you for the ride-a-long really enjoyed it | look forward to an update on your property search and the next video 🏇

[@catherineniew7457]

Yes, me too and the ride and scenery and narration was perfect for my Saturday evening relaxation💕🥕🐴❤️

[@matts_.4494]

On that first gallop you took it transported me back many years to when I used to ride a thoroughbred mare that my mother rescued after it flunked out of racing. What I like best about your channel though is following the progress of the horses you rehabilitate and the techniques you apply to get results. Thank you for producing these wonderful videos.

[@rhondag8128]

This was so soothing to watch. I appreciate your kindness and concern for Scout. You did great.

[@E_LithaBeth]

That was great! So glad you and Scout were a good match for a day of competition and fun.

[@maryleeswope3353]

Thank you so much for taking us along! Scout seemed to be a super fun horse to ride..lotsa go in that girl, both girls for that matter. Such a picture perfect day for your outing. ❤️❤️❤️

[@suebritt6831]

Thanks for taking us along on the trail ride. The scenery as viewed beyond Scout's ears was beautiful.

[@KalamazooKandy]

It was fun watching you have fun! Scout looked like a blast to ride. I had a Morgan-Arabian that could go all day...back when I could go all day. Glad you brought us along on your adventure!

[@14jenelle96]

That was fun! Thanks so much for bringing me along.

[@HappyComfort]

Same!!! 👍🥳🥳🥳😁

[@freddiehansen7324]

Oh you were flying!! What a fun time!

[@LifeIsButADreem]

Thanks for taking us along with you, it was a beautiful ride. I grew up riding my uncle's saddlebred cattle horses and they were very tall, at least for a short legged pre-teen. The terrain around Boise was similar to your ride, except the foothills were steeper. The horses worked cattle and holding on when they decieded to cut a cow when we were rounding up was essential, especially in steep hilly areas, and man, could those long legs run! Fortunately none of us ever got hurt, nobody then wore helmets, they weren't a thing in the mid-1960's.

[@aramus2001]

Yeah, things were different back then. 😢

[@LeeJillian]

I think this ride was healing for you, lovely lady. Sauntered thru the rolling hills, beautiful horse underneath, fresh air and friends. Does it get any better? Throw in a GORGEOUS Arabian running like the wind- and I think you've got CC heaven. 🥰❤ You NEEDED this, ma'am- truth be told, you could use a few of these, take the day and ride- days. You've been thru so much emotional trauma, this is the best thing for you. ❤

[@heartlesskitten88]

I'm so glad you had a great time. Scout looks like an amazing horse, Arabians are just on another level.

[@lizpetruzzi7700]

I loved seeing you do something fun with friends! I don’t think it’s selfish to nurture and develop your own horses. You rescued all of them and work tirelessly on their behalf. Ziggy is an awesome trail horse - I have always hoped you keep him💕 Thank you for sharing your ride and beautiful Montana!!

[@KarenSauerwein21]

What a beautiful ride, thank you for taking us with you. The organizers did a very good job, as well, prepping the trail. There is nothing like a full on gallop on an Arabian, that really looked like a blast!

[@anneli1735]

❤ Yessssss exactly reminding you again why you own horses ❣️ Obviously you badly need your “exercises” too - not just your horses 😉 Would love to see you taking one of your youngsters for longterm ❤

[@lisazahalka3372]

Thanks, I can no longer ride. I’m glad you took me along!

[@marge2548]

My, that was awesome. I'd asbolutely love to visit Montana one day. Thank you for taking us along!

[@1striperon]

Scout seems like the perfect horse for you, CC. We’ll see if you look at some Arabian crosses in future auctions. Love the scenery. Thanks for sharing.

[@janetesser6929]

Yeah! Helmets are important. Most 1/2 Arabians are saddlebred mix. They cross for size and flash. The Arabian shows recognize 1/2 as there is a registry.

[@genthespacewitch]

Yup! They're called National Show Horses.

[@alycewich4472]

If my memory serves me right, The Arabian Horse Registry came up with the National Show Horse Registry which was a cross of a Saddlebred and an Arabian. The thought was having an even showier horse for the show ring. But that was close to 50 years ago so don't know if that registry is still around or morphed into something else...

[@marilynbridges8697]

@@alycewich4472 Still around, still very popular, great horses, but I still like the purebreds.

[@denisedavis6596]

What a fun day for you!! Scout was so pretty and it was great to see you having fun. I hope Ziggy’s back feels better soon. 💛

[@oscarwindham6016]

WOW! What scenery!

[@jaray2555]

CC you sounded so happy while doing this ride. I never have and never will go on a trail ride, or actually even ride a horse. So thank you for taking me along. I loved it.

[@socalreader850]

You and Scout made a great team and you both have a new friend ❤

[@ole9186]

Beautiful! Nothing compares to going for a boot through the fields this time of year. Thanks for taking us along. Gorgeous country.

[@feeberizer]

Thank you so much for bringing us along with you and Scout. It was a fun ride for both of you. Gorgeous day. Gorgeous scenery. Gorgeous horse. Sounds pretty good to me.

[@nancyward447]

Thank you for recoding this so I was able to imagine riding along with you. Grew up in Wyoming and miss the mountains, streams, big sky… still ride in Ca but what you showed on your ride made me homesick. You are a very special person and I love to watch you your dog cat and rescue horses. Thank you so much.

[@beckmc8939]

So much fun to “go along with you” on this beautiful ride! Yea Scout!

[@katanaki3059]

In another lifetime I did this. Thank you for letting us folks come along. Let’s go Scout !

[@annmarie3520]

That was great! The horses were wonderful and the scenery was fabulous! Glad you had a fun day!😘❤️🙏🏻✨

[@lauramullen4702]

WOOO HOOO! What a fun ride! I had a registered half Arabian when I was young. He was 16 hands. Such wonderful memories of riding him bareback through forest trails....wild and free. Thank you CC. Your channel is wonderful!

[@ninakaiser2930]

So glad you had so much fun on the trail! Scout‘s ears 😍 And the scenery was stunning, wow! It was so kind of all of you to escort the rider with her Mustang.

[@lazymp9046]

That was fabulous. What a treat. I learn so much from your trail rides. Hope Ziggy feels better. 🐎 ❤❤❤❤

[@eliseleonard3477]

What a joy this was to watch! It is so much fun to see the trail from your POV. ❤️❤️❤️

[@neesiedavis4062]

How fun!!

[@lindag.barclay2109]

So happy for you to be able to enjoy riding!!!❤

[@nessawill64]

As a former owner of an Arabian I love it when people discover the beauty and specialness of the breed.There is a good reason why a lot of endurance horses are full blooded or half Arabians. And I am glad to see you with a different Arabian so you can see the similarities to Ziggy so you don't stress as much about him being comfortable alone.

[@saldia67]

Fun to watch! Wish I could still ride. Congrats!

[@julierutkowski7654]

what a blast! she looks like she was super fun.

[@mrsj5773]

“There’s something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of man”. Winston Churchill. 🐎💙🐎

[@doriewheeler8040]

I say this a lot and I get a lot of "What are you talking about?" looks and comments. I have another saying that gets me a lot of derision. It is " fear knocked on my door. Faith answered. Nobody was there. "(Faith is the opposite of fear). I have many little sayings that I could not have made it through the years without knowing. BTW, I didn't have to actually ride a horse today to have it do me some good. It was such a treat to watch this video of Scout and friends == to go a long with them on their ride. I hope Ziggy's back has mended.

[@Puddingoodin]

Gorgeous camera work, clean, sharp and very stable. Nice work

[@catherineniew7457]

This comment touched on the photography aspect and its true for me, as well! TFS, CC.

[@carolynellis8329]

What a beautiful and fun ride! Thank you for sharing with all of us. I’m glad you were able to have such a special day! Take CC. ❤

[@robertshrewsbury5067]

A lady I worked for did endurance rides in CA. One event Arabians tended to win. (100 miles?) She talked of one "dancing" across the finish line, around midnight (?) after a strenuous mountain route and long ride. Enjoyed your memory of Frisco Bill and seeing the terrain. That was a nice kindness escorting the Mustang through the route. Nice complements about the quality of the area used/trail.

[@annamcgeagh8104]

@@robertshrewsbury5067 Tevis Cup

[@TheCleverCowgirl]

That would be Tevis, not for the faint of heart!

[@annamcgeagh8104]

@@TheCleverCowgirl for sure! My first Arab’s sire competed several times and I have several friends who do it. Not me!!!

[@alycewich4472]

My guess is it was the Tevis Cup Ride. 100 miles in less that 24 hours. The last time I checked the finishing times for the winners was under 12 hours! But the most coveted prize is the best conditioned horse from the top 10? finishers. Would have liked to enter that one back in the day as their motto is "to finish is to win". Everyone who finishes wins a buckle. They have one area of the trail called cougar rock where it looks like the horse is almost climbing straight up a huge boulder.

[@aliciasalvato3261]

My horse, an Arabian, Keepsake won best conditioned in the TEVIS back in 2010. She was so beautiful, a bay with white. Very forward girl, she’s missed.

[@ConnieRubik]

Wow! Scout was so fast. I know I have never galloped that fast. It was exhilarating having your view -- thank you so much for bringing us along. I was smiling throughout the whole video.Glad you had such good day!

[@Zine2me]

LOL"sitting on a cheese grater". So fun to be taken along on this fun day.

[@lostribe5130]

Love Scout. So nice and light-footed.

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

Thank you.! Wonderful ride, glad i was able to enjoy it.🐴🐴⭐️⭐️

[@kimstefanko3122]

great content, beautiful scenery and an amazing trail horse, Scout is beautiful. I am so thrilled that you had an awesome day out.

[@lindaed3594]

Very nice😊Thank you, CC, Scout & friends 🐴🐎🐴🐎🐴

[@SharonP8356]

What a day!!!!!❤❤

[@leanneadams2549]

Man that looks like fun ! And by the sound of your voice I can tell you had fun and I’m so happy that you did ! ❤️🐴❤️ Hope Ziggy is ok- I know you’ll let us know - just hope he’s not hurting

[@sarahk3830]

Lovely Day for a ride! The contrast between the blue sky and buff tones of the grassy hills is so beautiful.

[@cherylahmat8909]

Yay you're back❤hope you are well🎉

[@jessiep2931]

Wow! This is so beautiful and Scout is awesome! I’m glad you had such a fun day ❤

[@123FishFood]

That was so fun, thank you for the adventure!

[@wolfeyessouls7965]

Chuckle, now you're understanding Arabians ❤. Scout was cute reading the signs as you traveled. Smart girl..I hope you get to ride her more often to get you in shape for Zig man..Tucker saddles are amazing saddles 😍. What a beautiful countryside to wander through ❤

[@joannewatson4040]

FUN!! Felt like I was riding along with ya,my legs hurt🤗

[@ljensen9364]

What a fun day!!!!

[@revinakeener7299]

thanks for the ride!!!!

[@mariagillinson8527]

Scout is wonderful! What a pretty chill horse. Arabians that I’ve ridden have always wanted to please… sweet and reliable!

[@Cristy-nn9pb]

That sky was just beautiful

[@moppeliini6614]

Absolutely Beautiful!! Thank you!!

[@hahaha9076]

Wonderful to come along like this. I was surprised to see it all again. Grateful 🙌

[@PamelaHarding-l7f]

Just time to make a nice cup of tea and settle down to watch 🎉 ❤