Celebrate the Tsz and Shiloh team.

Tsz and  Shiloh are so in love.

Saturday was a pleasant day at the barn. Taught a lesson and was working on stalls when Tsz arrived. Because she passed her driving test, she was very proud of herself. This was the first time she drove to camp on her own and the trip was thankfully successful. So when you write to Tsz on facebook, offer her your congratulations. I know driving independent of parents is a big accomplishment.

What I love about Tsz spending time with her horse Shiloh is how she soothes Shiloh with her quiet voice. They talk together, Tsz encouraging Shiloh to lift a foot or raise her head. I do believe one of Tsz's favorite things in the whole world is to groom Shiloh. When the deed is done, Shiloh has had a spa treatment complete with full body massage and genuine companionship.

These two are teaching each other all kinds of life lessons.

I continued with my stall work while Tsz tacked up and rode Shiloh. They spent over an hour training in the indoor arena and poking around in the parking lot. Not sure if they went on the trail this time or not. I do know it began to snow, sprinkling everything with the hope that perhaps winter was here to hide the mud.

I told Tsz at the start of her Shiloh time that I wanted to take pictures of her for the blog. She has been one of our very regular riders this winter, always bringing joy to the barn and love to Shiloh. So celebrating the two of them seems appropriate.

Tsz, you are too funny!

The photos came out so well. I love how they show Tsz's spontaneous personality highlighted always by giggles and laughter. Perhaps one day these pictures will be treasured photos that speak to Tsz's friendship with dear Shiloh. I know from personal experience that there's nothing quite like that first horse.

After our little photo shoot, Tsz went on her way. I grabbed my camera and walked the Al Capone trail and then crossed the road to the maze. Thought you would be interested in how little snow we really have in January. Last week it rained heavy rains. Saturday the temperature changed so the rain was both easier and prettier to handle in snow form.

Come walk with me.

I share this photo with you. Can you picture where it is in our maze? That trail immediately on the opposite side of the road that eventually takes you over a large log? Thought maybe this picture might contrast with your summer memories when everything is thick with green leaves. Perhaps you're out on a trail pace. Maybe we are wandering through the woods on a trail ride together. There's nothing like it.

Saturday however looked like this. Wouldn't you like to go on a winter walk with me? I would love to have you join me if only on the blog. If winter continues like this, we just might get in a trail ride.

Comments welcome always.