The Venture Crew Scouts had a lot of fun waking up for a 6:50 am journey to Olema in northern California. Once we got to Five Brooks stables, we were given helmets and the names of the horses we would be riding that day. As we rode out of the stables and onto the trail, we were divided into two groups. Those who wanted to trot and canter aka “First gear and Second gear” and those who wanted to remain at a nice walking pace with attempts to get up to a trot.
Our ride was the “Fir Top Trail Ride” and apparently their most popular ride and one could see why as we were taking in the breath taking scenery and making sure to stay on top of their horse. We passed through the bay wood groves and Douglas fir trees that hinted at views of the ocean. We even got the chance to ride past the Enchanted forest and was able some amazing pictures and videos. Once we came back to the stables, one by one we began to dismount and felt the soreness of a two hour horse back ride.
By Percy