Back on Monday May 28th; (Memorial Day in the USA), three days after we ran the Bermuda Marathon Derby. Sherry, Paula (my sister-in-laws), Tanya and I woke up at sunrise to drive to Warwick, Bermuda. We were headed to the Watson's Stables. The trails and the surf awaited us Bermuda Cowgirls and Cowboys! The anticipation was reeling Tanya and I hadn't ridden in years! Possibly the last time we rode together was in Bermuda over 10 years ago. Sherry is a regular at Watson's Stables and Paula; I don't think has ever ridden a horse in her life! We were in for a blast!
I am always amazed at what you can find tucked away in Bermuda, when we turned off of middle road, it looked like we were turning into a residential neighbor hood. As we climbed a short incline the road narrowed and off to the left what looked like a former small Bermuda rock quarry; there was the stable. It was perfectly sunken from the road and nestled away, if you didn't know it was there you would easily pass by.
Tanya her sisters and Mike went way back, no introductions necessary, but not I; so we made fast friends and got ready to ride. Come to find out Mike Watson is a former Bermuda Marathon Derby Champion in 84',85',87',and 91'. He also represented Bermuda in the 1988 Olympics Summer games in Seoul Korea! Awesome!
Mike was very efficient and ordered, within minutes he had five horses quickly saddled and rigged. Before we new it we were each in the saddle walking around the ring getting acquainted with our new horse friends. Paula mounted her horse like a real pro, after a few minutes of coaching from Mike and told what to expect we were ready to hit the trails. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping and the waves were waiting, giddy up! Let's hit those trails!
The majority of the ride would take place on the Bermuda Railway Trails and Tribe Roads. Mikes knowledge of this trail system; and the history of it was impressive. If I had the opportunity it would be great to just sit and talk to him about Bermuda history. Seeing the landscape on horse back was amazing, being seven feet or more in the air on horseback changes the perspective. I had a constant feeling of awe and slight anxiety. Though the reins give you the feeling of control you are on the back of a large amazing and incredibly strong thinking independent animal. They deserve our respect.
In those 2 hours we climbed up trails, down trails, through abandoned overgrown bridle paths dating back to 1800's and old historic homes. The climax was reaching and riding out on Warwick Long Beach. I was just something about the beautiful blue water, the pink sand beach and trotting on horseback through the waves. It was fairy tale like, an incredible majestic experience.
A day to remember, sharing this experience with Tanya and my sister-in-laws was a bonding experience; I won't soon forget. If you want to make memories that last, not only visit Bermuda; but while there look up Watson's Stables you won't be disappointed.
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