Horse Back Riding

It has been a desire of mine for a long time to go horse back riding. I just adore horses (all animals actually), but had never had the opportunity to ride one. Until yesterday.
For my 30th birthday (in March) my husband gave me a coupon/rain check for a horse back trail ride. We had a really wet and rainy month of March and it would have been quite miserable to go at that time, so we just held off until nicer weather and until we had an available weekend.
Well, we were able to take the time on a gorgeous day yesterday to get out and make good on that rain check. (It had been on my fridge taunting me for two months) :)

What an amazing time we had. I almost cried when we first got going on the trail because I was just so overwhelmed. And nervous. I was so nervous in fact that I thought I was going to be sick.
Horses are such strong, powerful creatures and it is very intimidating to be on one. I was scared to be the one in control of the horse, leading and guiding him. But it was an experience that I am so very glad to have had. And even thought I am sore and tired, I look forward to being able to do it again someday!