animal – On the Road with Buki-6

Lucky for me I just got to ride it for two hours. Actually, this summer I rode a horse three different times. My first trip was an hour long and, in my opinion, it was too short. So, what did I do I booked the two hour trip. The rides were amazing. I see know why they say horse therapy is good for MS. I think I will look into that when I get home.

I will say I felt like someone had beat me up the next day. I will have to learn moderation. The funny thing is Roy never took any pictures of me until the last one. I am proud of him he learned how to use my phone for a camera.

I was challenged by the river crossings I did a total 14 crossings. I was an old pro by the end. It was so peaceful and calming just because there was no car traffic or man-made noise. On the ride we caught sight of a deer and lots of wildflowers.

I did not take any pictures on the trail because I would have dropped my phone.

This was at the Blue Bell stables in Custer State Park.

That is what I told the buffalo I came face to face with. I’m in the car minding my own business. Ok, I was taking pictures. I’m focusing in my zone, I’m aware of nothing but me my camera and the buffalo. Well all of a sudden I can’t focus on this buffalo. I’m thinking why. I look up at this time and not more than three feet away, I see the face of this buffalo. To answer your question. NO I did not take a picture. My mind shut down and said holy crap. The look on the buffalo’s face was you don’t look like me. What led up to this meeting was another buffalo crossing.

This time when we pulled up to see the buffalo they were far enough off that people were standing on the side of the road gawking.

I’m not brave enough for that yet. They can still move quite fast. Today the buffalo were hanging more to the side of the road.

big guy

I am thinking this guy was the one who scared me.

The babies are getting bigger and more bold. Today they were not as crowding as they were the other day.

We stopped and ate dinner at Blue Bell before the rain came again and when we left it was starting to get foggy and dark so I almost left my camera put away. Here is another example of following your gut and being reminded by Roy. Camera went on lap. I was treated to one of the big boys rubbing on a tree right next to the road. These boys are older nomads and they usually have a territory they call their own. He was just scenting his.

scratch the itch.

I love the fact that he ignored me and just enjoyed scratching his itch. I also love the tongue. I know these are a little dark but he was close.