Our second endurance competition!

We had our second endurance riding competition yesterday. We are doing level 1 (easy/beginners) so the distance was only 19 kilometers (a bit over 10 miles). The day was very hot and my mule felt a bit sore at some point. She is barefoot but I should have put her hoof boots on.

In the easy level in Europe we need to ride the journey in the speed of 8-12 kilometers in hour. The day was hot and my buddy broke her stirrup so we missed a bit and didn't got in that time. We didn't want to force our mounts to go any faster than that suits them. But the experience was great and I will continue!

This was the first time most of the people to see an actual mule for the first time! I got to answer all kinds if questions about mules and riding with them. None of the horses spooked when they saw my mule.

My friend is riding 7 years old connemara pony gelding. This was their first competition ever!

All the pics are taken by Maiju Aaltonen, thanks! She was also our groom for the day!