We love hearing stories about our readers' wonderful lives with horses. Today one reader tells us about a surprise horsey encounter while on vacation in Egypt. And no, it wasn't a mirage! But before we hear her story, let's learn a little about Sarah and her horse, Hugh Mungo!
I am 28 and live outside of Cleveland, Ohio (Area VIII). I have been eventing for 15 years and riding for 20. I feel like my eventing career (at least the last several years) has been like "Lemony Snicket's, A Series of Unfortunate Events," but I'm a total die hard and can't shake the eventing bug! I currently have a very large but lovely 6 year old Cleveland Bay/Thoroughbred cross aptly named, Hugh Mungo. It will be interesting to get all 17.3 of him around a course, but our plan is to try! He was fantastic this past fall at a few fox hunts (Eventers should all hunt-it's a BLAST and I'd argue fox hunters give the West Coast Eventers a run for their money in the party department!!!), and shows great promise in dressage. He's recovering from an unusual surgery (the story is best shared over drinks), but we're back in the tack and my plan is to make a competitive go of it later this summer. Given our luck, "later this summer" is long term :) I couldn't resist and included a picture.
What a trip! I'll bet seeing a majestic horse in the open desert is gorgeous, especially when you weren't expecting it! Thanks for sharing your story and pics with us, Sarah! Good luck this summer!If you've got a great vacation story involving horses, share it with your friends on Eventing Nation. Send your story, a short bio, and any pictures you'd like to share to Leslie.ENation@gmail.com. Happy travels!
Hi Sarah! I'm in Area VIII too! I live in Akron, Ohio. I love your vacation story. No matter where I travel to, there is always a horse encounter waiting for me- I just can't go days on end without burying my face in the neck of a horse! Will you be doing any mini trials or horse trials this summer?