Part of Beau's rehabilitation consists of long walks on a leash. Luckily there is a large dune area close to our house, with a network of horse riding trails and walking paths that can be used for this purpose. This area has been completely renovated last winter, with all the non-native plants and trees being removed, and the roots sieved out of the dune sand, resulting in a sandy desert landscape. Part of the area has now been fenced off and it is planned to release some Highland cattle for natural maintenance. The horse trails go in and out of this cattle area and fences, that should be opened whilst sitting on a horse, have been placed there. Some practice is still required....
Anyway, Beau (and all of us) went for a 10 km walk today, including a stretch on the beach. And even better: yesterday Paula took him for a ride (just walking) with one of his friends, Ceasar, that also included the beach. A first seaside ride after some 5 months! Obviously the ladies were very pleased, also because his injured leg is getting better quickly.
Ceasar and Beau are walking on the beach
The ladies are "walking the horse"
On the beach, Kijkduin in the distance
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