Sunday, May 09, 2004
Easter Hols Fotos - Yanchep Horse Riding
sorry! Late again~~~ haha. Was watching 'The Italian Job' last nite on my com, 4got about blogging. oh well, anw, these fotos are from the trip to Yanchep Stables. Was something organised by Xandrea(my own assumption). That very morning, there was a convy of 5cars! thats quite alot ar~~ and it was well-planned too, with attendance sheet etcetc. haha, and with abit of luck, the appointed navigator(somehow I was arrowed to take up that role...) managed to lead every1 there w/o getting lost~~
Ladies and Gentlemen~~~!
The Easter Hols Fotos, Part 2!
Ready to Go
Every1's mounted up, all ready to go riding with their newly aquainted horses. Note the huge amount of pple. I think there were at least 20 pple that day. haha, Cavalry platoon~~
Noodles, is its name
My horse has a queer name... Noodles.... ??? dunno the reason behind it... din bother to ask. This pic is of Noodles eating on the job... slacker juz like me~~~ always stopping and getting distracted by all the food(grass,bushes, trees).
In the Beginning
Not some cheapo ride where u ride around in an enclosure k. They brought us out to the open, w/o any1 holding on to the reins of the horse. Naturally, the horses were rather tamed and obedient, so they din go beserk and run off. There were some Cowgirs who lead us on their horses. Which brings to mind the qns as to why the majority were Cowgirs(more than 6), and only 2Cowboys, who actually stayed in the ranch.. hhmmm..... guys....
Up the hill
"Every1, as we go up the hill, pls lean fwd as this will take off some of your weight from the horses' back. Makes it easier for them." Poor horses, cant even complain if they wanted to, juz have to ride on... so thats the least we all could do aye??
Down the slope
"Lean slightly backwards to maintain your balance", says the guide. This is prob halfway thru the ride, and we're heading towards the beach, the ground is really loose, so was kinda worried that the horses might lose their footing. hmmm.. but I'm only a human being, so wadda hell would I noe about horses rite?? Eventually, the horses proved to have better psycho-motor skills than I gave them credit for.
Scenes from Riding on the Beach
The sea breeze was extremely refreshing esp on a hot afternoon. The scene is real nice, but could be better if the entire beach only had 2horse-riders. Juz u and your dream-lover~~ Romantic sia~~~ hahaha.
juz a scene of the sand and the sea~~~
We actually saw a dead dolphin washed ashore.... really felt sympathy for it.... well, not that I knew of the joys of being a inteliigent sea creature, but juz the sight of death... sighs... and it had this real familiar smell... wanna guess??
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Sand Bushes Trees
Thats one of our guides. About 3-5 of them accompanied us as supervisors, to guide as along, and to control the horses. 1-2 hrs of riding thru bushes and trees.... Ass and back were both beginning to ache.... The scene also remind me of my military ex. Wallaby.... piangz.... so much sand in my face.... argh~~~~
Totally Worn Out.... Trip Back....
Last few pics taken b4 moving on our way back to the stables.... Tho every1 prob enjoyed the ride, I'm sure they're glad to end it..... Almost 2 ass-torturing hrs on the horse, under the sun, breathing in sand.... and lunch is nex too!! Wait till u see wat we had for lunch~~~!
Boy in Black Polo-Tee, on a Brown horse named Noodle
yaryar, so not really prince charming, or knight in shining armor riding on a majestic white horse... But come on, I bet none of those princes and knights really endured sweltering heat, sand in their face, or rode a horse with such a queer name.... (noodles?? wahlau... might as well call it Maggi Mee, or Wanton Mee).
Lunch is included!
Crayfish~~~!! well... if only it was 1 whole piece... was only half, but still it was deliciously fresh~!! haha, lucky i chose that coz the other item on the menu, Fish and Chips, wasnt that appetizing
Two Rocks
the place where we had lunch... nice view, harbor etcetc.....
haha, kk, kinda lazy to post any more pics... quite alot this time, and not much of me~~ so for those who cant stand my face, isnt that good news?? hahaha
Btw, I went to pinnacles 2day(Sat). Long story as to how I ended up going there at the last min, shall elaborate on that story later in another posting. Will post the pics when I get it from the those in currie. Enjoy your hols(those in S'pore)!
Ladies and Gentlemen~~~!
The Easter Hols Fotos, Part 2!
Ready to Go
Every1's mounted up, all ready to go riding with their newly aquainted horses. Note the huge amount of pple. I think there were at least 20 pple that day. haha, Cavalry platoon~~
Noodles, is its name
My horse has a queer name... Noodles.... ??? dunno the reason behind it... din bother to ask. This pic is of Noodles eating on the job... slacker juz like me~~~ always stopping and getting distracted by all the food(grass,bushes, trees).
In the Beginning
Not some cheapo ride where u ride around in an enclosure k. They brought us out to the open, w/o any1 holding on to the reins of the horse. Naturally, the horses were rather tamed and obedient, so they din go beserk and run off. There were some Cowgirs who lead us on their horses. Which brings to mind the qns as to why the majority were Cowgirs(more than 6), and only 2Cowboys, who actually stayed in the ranch.. hhmmm..... guys....
Up the hill
"Every1, as we go up the hill, pls lean fwd as this will take off some of your weight from the horses' back. Makes it easier for them." Poor horses, cant even complain if they wanted to, juz have to ride on... so thats the least we all could do aye??
Down the slope
"Lean slightly backwards to maintain your balance", says the guide. This is prob halfway thru the ride, and we're heading towards the beach, the ground is really loose, so was kinda worried that the horses might lose their footing. hmmm.. but I'm only a human being, so wadda hell would I noe about horses rite?? Eventually, the horses proved to have better psycho-motor skills than I gave them credit for.
Scenes from Riding on the Beach
The sea breeze was extremely refreshing esp on a hot afternoon. The scene is real nice, but could be better if the entire beach only had 2horse-riders. Juz u and your dream-lover~~ Romantic sia~~~ hahaha.
juz a scene of the sand and the sea~~~
We actually saw a dead dolphin washed ashore.... really felt sympathy for it.... well, not that I knew of the joys of being a inteliigent sea creature, but juz the sight of death... sighs... and it had this real familiar smell... wanna guess??
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===========> Salted Fish!! serious!! juz like the "giam herr" you'd find in markets~~ hopefully when i eat salted fish in future, this pic wun come to mind
.....
Sand Bushes Trees
Thats one of our guides. About 3-5 of them accompanied us as supervisors, to guide as along, and to control the horses. 1-2 hrs of riding thru bushes and trees.... Ass and back were both beginning to ache.... The scene also remind me of my military ex. Wallaby.... piangz.... so much sand in my face.... argh~~~~
Totally Worn Out.... Trip Back....
Last few pics taken b4 moving on our way back to the stables.... Tho every1 prob enjoyed the ride, I'm sure they're glad to end it..... Almost 2 ass-torturing hrs on the horse, under the sun, breathing in sand.... and lunch is nex too!! Wait till u see wat we had for lunch~~~!
Boy in Black Polo-Tee, on a Brown horse named Noodle
yaryar, so not really prince charming, or knight in shining armor riding on a majestic white horse... But come on, I bet none of those princes and knights really endured sweltering heat, sand in their face, or rode a horse with such a queer name.... (noodles?? wahlau... might as well call it Maggi Mee, or Wanton Mee).
Lunch is included!
Crayfish~~~!! well... if only it was 1 whole piece... was only half, but still it was deliciously fresh~!! haha, lucky i chose that coz the other item on the menu, Fish and Chips, wasnt that appetizing
Two Rocks
the place where we had lunch... nice view, harbor etcetc.....
haha, kk, kinda lazy to post any more pics... quite alot this time, and not much of me~~ so for those who cant stand my face, isnt that good news?? hahaha
Btw, I went to pinnacles 2day(Sat). Long story as to how I ended up going there at the last min, shall elaborate on that story later in another posting. Will post the pics when I get it from the those in currie. Enjoy your hols(those in S'pore)!
# posted by emoboy @ 5/09/2004 12:51:00 am
