Going horseback riding at Gunstock Ranch was one of the true highlights of our summer. Gunstock is a working cattle ranch on O'ahu's North Shore, very near my school. They offer trail rides for visitors on "retired" and working cattle-working horses. All eight of us saddled up for a trail ride through the foothills of the Ko'olau Mountains. We found spectacular views, unusual plants, remnants of the sugar plantation that preceded Gunstock, and overall fun times. For everyone (except me), this was the first time on a horse. Our group turned out to be a bunch of natural riders, however, and we made great friends with our horses. George has been day-dreaming ever since about how we can get our own horses someday. Ya know, Maryland is right up there with Kentucky in terms of being horse country! Anyway, I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking. Click here to see 'em all. Aloha!
Friday, July 18, 2008
The Rodviens and the Chessons Go Riding at Gunstock Ranch
Going horseback riding at Gunstock Ranch was one of the true highlights of our summer. Gunstock is a working cattle ranch on O'ahu's North Shore, very near my school. They offer trail rides for visitors on "retired" and working cattle-working horses. All eight of us saddled up for a trail ride through the foothills of the Ko'olau Mountains. We found spectacular views, unusual plants, remnants of the sugar plantation that preceded Gunstock, and overall fun times. For everyone (except me), this was the first time on a horse. Our group turned out to be a bunch of natural riders, however, and we made great friends with our horses. George has been day-dreaming ever since about how we can get our own horses someday. Ya know, Maryland is right up there with Kentucky in terms of being horse country! Anyway, I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking. Click here to see 'em all. Aloha!
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