Thoughts running through my head:
Whoa my horse is narrow
Oh yes this is the awesome trot I remember
Are you going to spook at the crazy-painted skinny? Not really? Cool.
Jeez that was a really good walk to canter transition
Good thing I am my horse’s only rider because he is, like, completely perfect and no one else needs to know that
So as you may now imagine, the first brief ride after about six weeks off went really well, despite the day’s blusteriness. Tonight will be the first ride under the lights.
The current set-up is Eli’s hunter bridle sans-noseband, an ergonomic bit, and a riding fly mask. He’s still got gauze packed in his face and will be getting the sinus flushed for about another week, so the rides will be short and not intense. Not sure when we’ll be jumping again, but just sitting on this horse was such a treat, so I’ll try to be patient a little while longer.
So glad you’re back in the saddle!
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Me too! I’ve been riding other horses occasionally, but it is not the same.
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There is NOTHING like being back on your own horse after an extended layoff. Nothing.
Glad you had a good ride and that Eli is continuing to heal 🙂
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Yep. NOTHING. I admit, I was a little worried he’d feel nqr but he felt fabulous.
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Glad he’s doing well!
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Thanks, me too!
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Yay! Glad you’re back in the saddle and that things are going well.
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Thank you!
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yay what a relief! he looks healthy and happy – hopefully that hole closes up asap 😀
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Ugh, me too! People keep commenting about how it looks like they can stick their finger in there and I’m just like NO you cannot, lol
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Yay! Yipee! Yahoo!
So glad you got to ride him. And he felt good. And behaved. 🙂
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Yes, he didn’t kill me! Win!
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Yay! That is the best feeling! Like coming home after a long vacay
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That is actually a really good way to think about it!
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Yay for getting to ride your own horse!!! Love your gloves:)
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Thank you 🙂
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