First Ride Of The New Year

What a beautiful day for a ride.  A little breezy but in the 70's!  January 1st and I am riding with just a sweatshirt, so I'm not going to complain about a little wind. 

After riding in the barn for a little bit I pronounced Otoelene sound and decided to head down the driveway to the gravel road.

Lots of things to keep your ears up about on a windy day.  You never know when you might see some plastic. (Otoelene's biggest fear) 

Or a squirrel. (no fear at all) (he is running 2/3 over from the left and 2/3 up from the bottom of the picture for those that need help finding it) 

But time to relax when we made it to the cows.  I think being with the cows is Otoelene's Happy Place. 

They were enjoying the weather too. 

And who doesn't like a good shadow picture. 

Even better when you can see the horse making the shadow.  A great start to 2022. 

Happy New Year.