I looked over and saw a horse strolling along the lakeside. Where did he come from? When I visited him, I found that he was at the Hope Riding Ranch, which is about a five-minute drive up from here. It seems he happened to be strolling along the lakeside today.
They offer horseback riding experiences on the grounds, and if you become a regular rider, you can go on long rides like this. The trick to riding a horse is to give clear instructions like signals, unlike the way you treat a dog or cat. The quickest way may be to think of it as a living vehicle rather than a pet. A simple relationship feels clear and comfortable.
The instructor was very encouraging, saying, "The horse is not a person to talk to.
