It's that time of year when us horse folk start thinking about getting our horses out for their first rides for 2020. Or, if you are lucky, you have already been at it hitting the trail or getting some arena time in. For me, working full time seasonally at DOT in the winter, in addition to Cle Elum's unpredictable weather, I am usually slow going to get out and ride, but ready to saddle up first sign of spring. The weather, just last week, did not feel like a typical February