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| Hey, there's another trailer out here. More friends |
Getting horses to play on the beach is easy when there are friends around. Riding in the sand is no problem, just heavy work.
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| Oxnard beach power plant |
Oxnard beach at Fifth Street is still open to horses. The fencing along it protects nesting sea birds.
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| Checking the surf |
It's time to play in the surf. Always expect the unexpected on a horse's first run on the beach. It's wise to dismount, under these brand new conditions.
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| I trust you. I just don't trust attack waves |
When Shay hit the surf, she bounced away in the wrong direction ending up chest deep in the waves. She bounced again and decided to stand still.
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| Nooooo! |
Regaining a hold on the reins (which I dropped when she exploded), I led her back to visit with Rhett, her best friend.
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| Don't leave me Rhett |
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Shay discovered solid ground under those waves. Not so bad after all, huh? K, Let's play in the surf.
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| Splish - Splash; but don't drink the water |
A couple more visits and we'll be able to ride right into the water. I'll still wear my chaps for traction. I don't doubt Shay will love running in the surf soon enough.
Salt and sand finish and two very tired horses. Shall we do it again; have another day at the beach?
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