This afternoon I went on my first trail ride away from the farm with Minka. We loaded up and headed to Trace State Park in Pontotoc and meandered through the equestrian trails on the north side of Old Natchez Trace Lake.
It was quiet and peaceful; the setting sun occasionally peaking through the trees and the faint rustling of leaves as deer captured our attention as they made their way to the woods less traveled.
Minka seemed to really enjoy finding paths between trails as we wondered aimlessly trying to find the trail system. She was completely uninterested (or maybe unwilling 😂) to “ford” the puddles and often found rather exciting ways to get around them that were not intended for a mounted rider 🤣.
I’m looking forward to going back when I have more time (and a map) to find some favorite segments hopefully closer to the lake.