My fab day out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Drummers mum]

I took Drummer over to my friend Janes today so that we could ride out together! It was the BEST day I have ever had!!!!! :D

I was sooooooooooo nervous this morning (see cafe thread!!!) I felt sick. Drummer and I don't even hack alone let alone disapear off for the whole day!

I borrowed the trailer from the YO and my dad drove us over (bless dads! ;) ) I was panicing because in the year I have had Drummer we have boxed out once! He neighed 722 times on the way there which made me feel so guilty and even more nervous but .............

...........We had sooooooooooo much fun! Drummer was really interested to see where we were but he was an angel and didn't blink at anything even though it was so strange; indoor stables, proper school, sheep, cows!

We messed about in the schol for a bit then after lunch went for a hack around the farm. Drum had great fun eating the corn! :rolleyes: but we even had a really speedy canter up a hill! :eek: Drummer enjoyed himself sooooo much, he strode off in front of Janes horse Phoenix and wasn't at all silly or spooky! It was ACE!!!! He even loaded first time on the way home! :cool:

Heres a couple of pics: On the yard
<img src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Mostlydrummer/Janesday011.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com">

and look at us, like little and large!! Phoenix is 17hh!!!
<img src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Mostlydrummer/Janesday016.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com">

[notpoodle]

sounds like you had a fab day :D

i dont think mr drummer looks all that small next to the 17hh-er!!!!

julia

[Cool Rider]

sounds like you had a fab day :D

i dont think mr drummer looks all that small next to the 17hh-er!!!!

julia

Thats what i was thinking either the 17hh horse looks small or Drummer looks big

[Drummers mum]

Are you kidding me? Mind you, Drum holds his head really high (bucket!!)

What about this one?
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Mostlydrummer/Janesday017.jpg

and I just love this pic of us both so had to share!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Mostlydrummer/Janesday021.jpg

[Cool Rider]

He looks a bit smaller now lol and your right he does hold his head very high its what makes him look bigger :D

[LindaAd]

He looks a bit smaller now lol and your right he does hold his head very high its what makes him look bigger :D

It does, especially as Phoenix's head carriage is quite low ... He's a super little horse, suits you perfectly, and that looks like a very comfy saddle you've got.

Linda

[Showjumper]

Fantastic photos and a fantastic day by the sounds of it! Drummer looks GORGEOUS!!! :D

[happy herman]

sounds like a wonderful day!! :D guess you're ruined now...you'll be wanting to go all the time all over. i really like drummer, he's a beautiful boy.

[cazrider]

Glad you had such a lovely day :D Drummer is a sweetie :D However did you keep up with a 17hh in canter? His little legs much have been going 20 to the dozen :D

[Drummers mum]

Thanks everyone, it was such a fantastic day and Drummer was so good that I shall def be doing it again. Actually we are already trying to arrange a day before the summer hols is over!!

It was so lovely to ride out with Jane. We have been friends since school, we went back to riding together then eventually got our own yet we never get to ride together!

Kerry (Janes YO) says she has a spare pony stable, I have NEVER been so tempted! lol! Its just the distance! :(

If you want to see more pics go here (http://photobucket.com/albums/b181/Mostlydrummer/)

Edit: saddle is comfy but very wide so my hips really ache today!

[NoviceNic]

Em - Just look at the smile on your face. That is what iriding is all about. Face ache. Keep on smiling and well done for your first day out.

[Dina]

Glad you had a great time,
Drummer is just gorgeous! :D

[Drummers mum]

Em - Just look at the smile on your face. That is what iriding is all about. Face ache. Keep on smiling and well done for your first day out.
Lol, I don't think I stopped smiling all day and you are right, my face hurts today!! How many muscles does it use!? :D Trouble is I'm raring to go and so something exciting again now!

Drummer is just gorgeous!
Thank you! :D

PS Did you all notice my new hat silk (bought in Showjumpers great tack shop!) matches Drummers new head collar! lol! :cool:

[chickflick1066]

I just adore Drummer, he is so very lovely :D

Looks like you had a fantastic day :)

[Drummers mum]

Brilliant! It gave me so much confidence and I really think it did Drummer the world of good too, when I rode yesterday he wasn't at all spooky or silly! :D