Horseback Trail Rides - A Peaceful Hobby
@DeborahDiane (40851)
Laguna Woods, California
October 18, 2015 9:20am CST
My favorite activity that I enjoy early in the morning on weekends is to go on a horseback trail ride. One of the reasons we moved to the retirement community we chose is because it is, as far as we know, the only one in the United States that offers horseback riding.
Our community has 23 acres of trails, an arena for lessons, and stables where people can either keep their own horses or ride the ones that belong to the community. Best of all, it only costs $7 to go on an hour long trail ride and use one of the community horses.
I've included a picture I took from the back of a horse. It shows the trails and the woman who leads our trail ride.
It is such a relaxing way to start the day!
Do you have a hobby that is relaxing, peaceful and affordable for you?
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@jstory07 (148771)
• Roseburg, Oregon
18 Oct 15
I used to enjoy riding horses. This friend of mine in high school had horses. And she used to let me ride her horses. That was relaxing.
@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Oct 15
Yes, it is very relaxing to go riding ... and so much fun!
@wiLLmaH (8801)
• Singapore, Singapore
20 Oct 15
@DeborahDiane It is just like a scene in a romantic movie :P
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 Oct 15
@wiLLmaH - Aww! Thank you! I love to go riding there every weekend!
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
20 Oct 15
Thank you! I love riding through fields of flowers!
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
18 Oct 15
You are so fortunate friend.
It sounds really glorious. What a beautiful photo.
Unfortunately my days are taken up with appointments, so no time for hobbies.
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Oct 15
I hope that someday you will find room in your life for hobbies, too.
@RasmaSandra (98129)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Oct 15
@DeborahDiane I love horses but no chance to get close to them You are so lucky to be able to ride. Nice pic.
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Oct 15
@RasmaSandra - Yes, I know I am lucky to be able to go riding. I would not be able to afford to do it if the price was not so low.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
18 Oct 15
I enjoy the pool, that's my summer relaxation I took riding lessons years ago but don't have much interest in riding at my age!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
18 Oct 15
@DeborahDiane I like all my bones in one piece LOL. Last time I was on a horse was in the 80's.
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Oct 15
You would be surprised at how many people in their 70s and 80s go horseback riding in my community!
@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Oct 15
@AbbyGreenhill - I have to confess that I have known of some older people who have been thrown and gotten hurt. If you are not comfortable on a horse, you are probably smart to stay off! 
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
19 Oct 15
i'm kinda envious ya got such beautiful trails to ride. in these parts 'tis jest flat. 'course, one can jest forgo a saddle 'n lay back 'n jest let their horse wander without much worry. i'm addicted to nature 'n critters 'n bein' in their presence, fer the most part, 'tis always relaxin'. when stuck indoors fer long periods, i tend to 'ttempt to quilt to keep from goin' stir crazy.
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
19 Oct 15
Yes, no matter what I am doing, I find it very relaxing when I am outside in nature.
@garymarsh6 (24078)
• United Kingdom
18 Oct 15
OH how lucky Deborah. I would love to move in there too!
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Oct 15
Unfortunately, Laguna Beach, California is a long way from London. We are lucky to live in our community.
@ElizabethWallace (12069)
• United States
26 Oct 15
I have been taking pictures for years. With the advent of the great lenses in cell phone, this is now an easier and more affordable hobby.
