Darcy- I didn't mean any offense and I hope I didn't upset you. I think it is lovely that you have people like that around you. They are probably just as many around me but I am leary because of my in-laws experience. Their neighbor's house doesn't look like it would have a kooky old gun toting lady living there! And yes, it is mostly ranches around me not little farms.

I definitely would like to feel more comfortable riding alone and have gotten some great ideas. In the fall I won't have a choice but to ride alone as DH won't be home before dark.