Beach
ride in Northumberland
On
Sunday 21st of May 2000, three Highlands and a friend met at Druridge
Bay links to enjoy a leisurely beach ride, the first such event
to be held in our very widespread area.
Early
misty dizzle soon cleared to give patches of hazy sun, just enough
to add a sparkle to the glorious scenery as we set off along the
open stretch of sand. The ponies soon settled and were all very
well behaved, allowing the riders plenty of time for chatting.
Luckily they are all well used to being ridden on the beach and
no one even hinted at trying to roll, a favourite trick on warm
days!
The
thunder of Highland hooves was heard as we cantered on, and then
much splashing as we went for a "plodge" in the sea. All too soon
we reached the top of the bay and decided to head off into the
dunes, returning to base via the tracks which run at the back
of the beach.
Those
taking part were: Claire Booth on Duncan of Alltnacailleach, Gillian
Booth on Woodspring Hamish, Diana Slee on Gregor of Birnam and
Lynsey Dalton on Purdy (non Highland). Carol Warwick, another
enthusiast, joined us for the picnic, bringing some most memorable
cakes for us all to enjoy as we relaxed in the sunshine, the ponies
contentedly munching on grass beside us.
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