Horseback

A view overlooking where we are staying

Yesterday morning Sparky, Gracie and I went horseback riding. Gracie's horse was named Donkey, Sparky rode 7-up and I rode Tony (ha ha). We went for two hours out in the desert. It was very dusty at times but an amazing sight. My horse, Tony was a free spirit and had is own agenda at times. He got a little spooked when I took a sip of water and came to a hault. Sparky thought Tony was going to take off with me. We learned a little about the desert plant and wildlife and the names of some mesas. There have been a lot of movies and commercials shot out here; City Slickers, Back to the Future, Cheverolet commercial (built like a rock), Bon Jovi video, John Wayne movies and more. Gracie had a blast and of course asked if we could get a horse. When we got back, Norma was there waiting with Frances and Ruby who got to go for a short horse ride as well.