Here I am up on a nice gentle horse, once owned by the Governor of the Cayman Islands. My brother, standing in front with my Aunt Bea, promised me this fellow was gentle. He was correct and I enjoyed a terrific trail ride through the woods of my brother's New Jersey farm. I think I'll take some horse riding lessons and keep this up!
John has two wonderful draft horses named Sam and Barney. They have provided us with many great wagon rides and today was no exception.
Many people are surprised to learn that New Jersey is called "the garden state" and think only of the New Jersey turnpike and traffic. Here is a picture of some of the beauty of north central New Jersey farmland - even with the trees bare the land is peaceful and lovely.
Here come the Haflingers - can you see the 4 horses pulling a cart? They are a small draft horse and it was a real treat to ride up front with the driver, Dick, when we went through the woods for an outing. The horses are heading up to the barn to pick us up for our ride. 
Say Hi to Donny, Doug, Dock and Dirk, - or something like that. I just know the names of these Haflinger horses all began with a "D" and how they could tell them apart was a mystery to me. Perhaps they just acted like they knew who was who - how would I know if they were wrong?
Relaxing in the little wagon behind Dick and the four Haflingers (I got to sit up front with Dick) were my brother John, his girlfriend Laurie (Hi Laurie! You made the blog!), my Aunt Bea and Dick's wife Barbara. Notice even in New Jersey that day we needed warm jackets. (It was the end of March) Looks like fun, right? It was!
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This trip sounds like so much fun! You got a great pictures or the horses and all you did!! I think it's great you want to keep up riding. Looks like riding might run in your blood. My sister-in-law, Liz, gives riding lessons! Talk to her!
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