Cruel Weather

Spending a week in sunny warm Florida was a wonderful winter break, but oh, how cruel of Mother Nature to hit us with this the day we returned! I arrived home jazzed and ready for spring training. It's time for Fly to begin more serious conditioning for his first endurance ride. It's going to be hard to start that this week!

Our first 25 mile endurance ride could be Antelope Island on April 14 or Hell's Kitchen Canyon on May 19. I have been to both and either would be a good first ride for him. Hell's Kitchen is much closer, so depending on how well Flyboy is trailering, it may be the better choice. April 14 may be a bit soon unless the snow melts tomorrow and we can get out on the trails! I don't mind riding in the snow, but parking is definitely a challenge. I am, however, hoping to go visit a good friend down south to let Fly experience an overnight trip. She has warm sandy desert riding this time of year! In any case, I will not rush him mentally or physically. He will start his endurance career when he seems ready.