New riding (and hiking) weekend with Madame Petra

Last weekend, I had a great time with My German Friend Madame Petra. Since We had such a fine time a few weeks ago, I had invited her to have a hike and ride with Me in the Ardennes (south of Belgium).

Of course I had called servant frank and michael to accompany and serve Me and My Friend. Especially on Saturday service was mandatory since We were having a hike and servants to carry our drinks and snacks were needed. But after an hour or so Petra got this wicked idea to fill up the rucksacks of Our servants with rocks! Wicked but amusing… hahahahahaaaaa…  

Also, later on, when We came at a more remote part (away from the usual paths), We made our servants carry Us like two-legged horses. Of course I had thought that Our hike would evolve into this and I had anticipated on this by taking two pairs of spurs.

For whips, We improvised and had them search the wood for good supple twigs that could be used as riding crops. Unfortunately they seemed to break rather easy when well used, but that was no problem since the forrest was full of twigs that could be used as a crop and replace the broken ones.

In Our goodness We even allowed them to remove the rocks, but after ten minutes or so, Petra no longer was pleased by the performance of her "horse" and ordered to fill his rucksack again with boulders. "For stabilization" She had explained…

Unfortunately Our rides were rather short since after only ten minutes or so We heard and spotted a group of  other hikers. As a result, Wehad to dismount and had to continue our path, acting as classic hikers.

As a reward for their good behaviour , We had our servants accompany Us for dinner. The waiter looked a bit surprised when the two men ordered a glas of water, while I and My Friend had the most expensive wine. Of course it were them that had to pay the bill.

Later that evening, We took Our toys to Our rooms  for further service, but I kicked frank out when I went to sleep.

Me and servant michael  enjoying 

the nice weather in the Ardennes.

The day after, We had an extensive breakfast and went to the manege. Servants frank and michael had to prepare Our horses and had to come to a certain spot in the wood with refreshments for Us. After having offered the refreshments, We gave them free "work-out" exercises. While We oversaw them sitting high above them on Our horses, We barked a series of orders until they nearly collapsed. Afterwards they were allowed to thank Us for the "free work-out". Like that they kissed Our riding boots and thanked Us extensively.

Near the end of the ride, We told them to get back to the manege separately from Us to avoid all suspicion about the real status of our "relationship". However, We warned them not to be late at the manege and see to it that they were there before We arrived. We told them that not being there to welcome Us would yield serious punishment when We'd get home,  and We kicked Our horses in a gallop and sped off…

 

Lady Contessa Pat