Lately Nova has been working as a horse sitter, sometimes even spending weekends alone at ranches doing chores while the owners are away. It can be a lucrative gig, but lots of responsibility, to say the least. At sixteen, her confident way with horses is impressive, and safer and more skilled than many adults I've seen at horse barns over the years.
Nova also works at Methow Valley Riding Unlimited after school, and has been a student of the formidable Annie B. since she was a toddler. Annie is a tough and no-nonsense teacher to put it mildly, but she has taught Nova well.
We're headed over to Twisp today via the North Cascades Highway, because our usual route over Blewett Pass closed due to fire. Just a short family visit for Maya's 13th birthday tomorrow.
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