Butch. It's such a simple name, really.

My adventures begin with the acquistion of a horse that, aside from my husband and Buddy the boxer, has become the love of my life. His name is Butch. It's such a simple name, really, but in no way does this wonderful equine justice. He is a sorrel quarterhorse with a flaxen mane and tail, three white socks, a wide blaze, and a oh so soft pink nose, that burns in the Colorado sun if I'm not vigilant with the application of sunscreen.

Butch and I have just begun to scratch the surface of the many miles of trails we will be riding together. In the eight weeks that I have had him, we have ridden at Bear Creek Lake Park, Deer Creek Canyon Park, Lair of the Bear, all Jefferson Country Open Spaces; South Mesa Trail, a Boulder County Open Space; Lory State Park, Soderburg Trail, Bobcat Ridge, in Larimer County; and North Table Mountain in Golden, Colorado which happens to be at the base of the stable where I board Butch. Our rides have been anywhere from 5 to 13 miles.

While I have not taken any pictures to photo document these rides, I will begin to do so with each outing and will, thereby, be introducing and sharing with you all the beauty that is Colorado as seen from the back of my equine partner and trusted friend.