Joe Graham Horse Camp July 2010

Thanks to the loan of reliable truck, Nick and I managed to pull off a weekend camping with friends and family. Another couple joined us, and an old college friend just happened to camp between us. We had great rides with well-behaved horses, although one trail ride we shared with marathan runners. We got the horses into water and over bridges - great positive experience for my youngster horses Kate and the Dude! We even went swimming one afternoon to nearby Timothy Lake.

The first day we rode up to Little Crater Lake, about an 8 to 10 mile ride. You had to hike in to see the lake, and they had hitching rails for the horses:

"The Dude" with Tom and Jessica Kennady and "Calina"


"Kate", Nick, "Barry", "Sweet P." and Poppa Mike


Little Crater Lake:

"Kate" and I

Back at camp....

Lilah helping Daddy build a fire:

She also enjoyed helping me feed the horses:

The Kennadys brought over a marionberry cobbler that they cooked over the fire. Yummy!

Back on the trail, Day 2

Nanny Tanny got in on the fun the second day.

Shadow-the-dog also joined us the second day for a 4 to 6 mile ride. Simon-the-dog turned around and headed for home almost immediately. Mike enjoyed riding Sweet P. both days. We all found a happy medium in Sweet P.'s side-pull bridle.

Barry faithfully carried Nick and Tania. I expect this to be his last year carrying bigger riders. In fact, I've even been thinking about retiring him completely....

Happy Trails!