The last endurance ride for the season
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325594)
Rockingham, Australia
October 23, 2021 7:58pm CST
The last endurance ride of the season took place yesterday and we’ve been busy processing photos. They are now all up on our website for people to see. Despite the forecast of showers and rain, the weather couldn’t have been more kind to us – warm and sunny without being humid.
There was a lot of water on the track and some of the horses were loathe to tackle it. One lady’s horse did a huge cat-leap and catapulted her over its shoulder. She picked herself up, remounted and carried on but she would have been wet and cold for a few hours.
Another young girl had to wade through the water leading her horse as it just refused to walk through. However, all had a great time and are looking forward to more rides next year.
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@ptrikha_2 (45463)
• India
24 Oct 21
The pictures look great! The Lady did well to remount fast.
So would summer months not see such endurance rides?
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@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
24 Oct 21
I've not known a lot of horses over my years, but I've known a number of horse people. It is my impression that horses are fairly catlike in their nature.
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@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
26 Oct 21
@JudyEv That bit is surprising, but it just reinforces my impression that there isn't as much difference between horses and cats as some people would think.
It's good that the woman was not injured, though. I've had the joy of accompanying someone to the hospital after their horse friend managed to step on their foot during a casual stroll. Ouch...
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@JudyEv (325594)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Oct 21
@wilsongoddard Certainly horses can cause some nasty damage if they tread on you.
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@wolfgirl569 (95062)
• Marion, Ohio
24 Oct 21
I feel for the lady with the jumper. I had one that tried to jump over every time we needed to cross water. Once she was in it she was fine.
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@wolfgirl569 (95062)
• Marion, Ohio
26 Oct 21
@JudyEv Peaches would jump as far as she could. It was still less water to wade through I guess 
But I could turn her and ride right down a stream once I had her in it with no problem
But I could turn her and ride right down a stream once I had her in it with no problem1 person likes this
@JudyEv (325594)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Oct 21
@wolfgirl569 It's funny how their minds work sometimes.
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@kobesbuddy (74514)
• East Tawas, Michigan
24 Oct 21
Now, I figured those horses would love walking through the water. Some of them weren't happy about it!
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@JudyEv (325594)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Oct 21
@kobesbuddy Sometimes they do get hurt but luckily not this time.
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@kobesbuddy (74514)
• East Tawas, Michigan
26 Oct 21
@JudyEv I'm so glad that nobody got hurt, the rider than got thrown I meant.
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@FourWalls (62085)
• United States
24 Oct 21
Was the lady okay in the long run? And the horse was okay, too?
Summer’s on the way in Australia, so I guess everyone wants to hit the beaches. 
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@FourWalls (62085)
• United States
26 Oct 21
@JudyEv — enjoy the summer. And if our winter gets too cold, could you send us some warmth?
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
24 Oct 21
When I was a kid dad bought one horse that was trained not to step into water. We couldn't even lead him through it. Riding where there are streams crossing the roads all the time was not fun at all. If there was no bridge, our ride ended there and we had to turn around and go home.
I bet you guys are happy the season is over until next year.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
27 Oct 21
@JudyEv Sometimes horses are funny and quirky, just like people.
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@LindaOHio (155957)
• United States
24 Oct 21
Great pictures. I'm glad you can take a break from the traveling for now.
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@RasmaSandra (73368)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Oct 21
Wonderful photos, I am glad you are having a good time, Enjoy your Sunday,
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
24 Oct 21
that poor catapulted woman - she is very lucky she wasn't injured!
@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
26 Oct 21
@JudyEv its good, but that has to be a little scary.
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@JimBo452020 (42629)
• United Kingdom
24 Oct 21
Sounds like it was a great day Judy.
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