After The Rain

The beauty of the rain, is what it brings forth.

After a week of mucking and sliding, it became dry enough to venture out on trail under our sunny San Diego skies. Bright shoots of grass welcomed my friend Mika and me and our horses as we gaited along, and added a blissful distraction as we clipped-clopped along the bridle path. I broke the rules and let Fashion graze, likening the experience to being turned loose to sample a display of fresh chocolates, namely Godiva. Also, after sloshing around in a muddy stall, it was the least I could do to comfort my sweet mare. She paid me back with a bright green kiss at the end of our ride. Gee...thanks.

Earlier in the week, her stitches came out cleanly, thanks to the dexterity and steady hand of Erica, the riding partner who was with me when we took our infamous fall. After the hair grows back it should look as good as new. For now, it looks like she had one brow lift. I will take a pic and insert it into my next blog.

We hope to continue to dry out and are ignoring the warning of a storm again tomorrow. I suppose our drought is officially over. My wish is that all of you who are reading have a fantastic, safe, and healthy end of 2010!

Jayne and Fashion