Saturday was the first good day for a ride all week. I think it has rained every day for a week here. Sometimes all day, other times, just the morning. DH gave me the "ride safe" before he headed out. I saddled up for a nice relaxing ride. It was kinda windy, a little bit brisk but oh so refreshing. The fall colors are starting to come out. Just an all perfect day. That was until I decided to take a path through some woods I have never ridden in before. We had rode for about 1 1/2 hrs when I came to a spot in the woods that had some puddled water on it. Nothing really strange about is since we had ridden in some wet spots earlier. So why did that little voice in my head say "what would you do if you accidently rode into some quick sand?" Now I don't know of any spot in NY for quick sand, so I quickly dismissed such crazynest. Just then, Glis's first step into the wet spot, she sank up to her chest in mud and water. Whoosh, it was so fast and startling. She thrusted herself forward as far as she could but she didn't make it far and she couldn't really get her front legs on solid ground. I jumped off to the side onto a small spot that was like a very, very small island. Enough for me and soon Glis got herself up there. But it was not solid under her wieght. It was nothing but mud and she was struggling on it. I had to direct her to the narrowest spot to reach the other side. We did make it though, non the worst for wear. But we did make it. We both came out if, covered in mud, head to toe. I even had mud in my ears. It was everywhere. I thank the lucky stars that Glis and I both remained calm and got ourselves out. But it does make you think, "what would I have done if Glis couldn't have pulled herself out?" I always ride with my phone on my person so I could call for help if I ever need it. Thank goodness I didn't need to and the ride ended well. Glis got a nice bath and treats and was turned out in the lush pasture after we got home. Her only reminder of that ride was she ripped off one of her rear chestnuts. Nothing bad and I put some meds on it. Its healing just fine.

So everyone out there, remember, Ride Safe!! 

YIKES! I cant imagine how terrified you must have been! I'm glad Glis didnt hurt herself trying to get out. Hope you guys arent traumatized from the experience!

It sure was a surprise to have the ground taken out from underneath you that's for sure. No, we are not traumatized by it. I am blessed to have Glis trust me. She didn't hesitate at all when we had to find our way out of the woods and went anywhere I pointed her. I love this mare. LOL

Thanks Flake. (sorry, that just doesn't sound nice) How about FM instead. LOL.

I love this mare. She sure has come a long way. I'm not planning on any more of the mud pit from H*ll kind of rides in my futures.

Been there, done that!  And you did the right thing -- get off, get out of the way, and let the horse get out on its own. 

The first time it happened to me, I was kid, we were in AZ desert and my horse sank to its chest in quicksand in a dry wash.  Most recently, Solo and I were down in coastal NC about a year ago and boy, those cypress bottoms can sneak up on you!  One minute you are walking along, next minute, you are four feet closer to the ground. 

I have learned, if you ever have ANY doubt about the ground in front of you, get off and check!  I'll never plow trustingly through again!

Solaris:

Most recently, Solo and I were down in coastal NC about a year ago and boy, those cypress bottoms can sneak up on you!  One minute you are walking along, next minute, you are four feet closer to the ground. 

And I had better be reading about that adventure in one of your blogs. LOL