Rode the new horse again

[raingodz]

In last nights lesson I rode Murphy for the second time.

It started out well, he had been in the lesson before so was nicely warmed up. I had a much better idea of what to expect (plus I had my body protector on this time :)).

But things got complicated, it started to thunder. Eric didn't like this at all and went for a bit of a bronk. Murphey became much more alet (head up, ears pricked) but he didn't feel unsafe.

Then the rain came down and we went in to the barn. Murphy found this a bit too exciting, again nothing dagerouse, just lots of looking round, flaring nostrils and taking little prancy steps.

He began to settle, but then the rain became so heavy that it started running down the mesh on the open side of the barn and he really didn't like that, now there was walking sideways and backwards to cope with. So lots of talking to him and stroking his neck. Again nothing dangerouse (no bolting, bucking or jumping sideways), but it was obviouse he was very unsure of the situation.

By the end of the lesson I was knackerd! The thing I did notice was he is much better on the right rein than the left.

Anyway he might not be my favorite new horse any more because another new horse turned up and it is an Appaloosa :D, I cant wait to ride her, she looks really nice, and she has lotts of spots too :D

[chewitmonster]

lol your new favourite has to be the Appalossa! Can you loan Cowley horses?

Bless him, but that was a very calm response from a new youngster on the yard. Poor thing, no wonder he was a bit worried - it really came down last night! Silver was in the field at the time and YO kept texting (they normally stay in for safety if there is thunder and lightning but it was too late to bring them all in, they'd only gone out at 6pm) saying that Silver was still okay! lol I knew he would be, but it isn't a nice thought regarding what-ifs.

I can't wait to see pics of her! Get to it sharpish! xxx

[raingodz]

lol your new favourite has to be the Appalossa! Can you loan Cowley horses?

No, they dont do loans, plus this appaloosa is on working livery

Bless him, but that was a very calm response from a new youngster on the yard. Poor thing, no wonder he was a bit worried - it really came down last night! Silver was in the field at the time and YO kept texting (they normally stay in for safety if there is thunder and lightning but it was too late to bring them all in, they'd only gone out at 6pm) saying that Silver was still okay! lol I knew he would be, but it isn't a nice thought regarding what-ifs.

My RI really doesn't like the thunder either, and I'm not sure she apreciates me trying to convince her that it's just a noisy lorry in the distance :rolleyes: :o But it is good that Silver is OK, and that you YO keeps you updated on things like that :)

I can't wait to see pics of her! Get to it sharpish! xxx
Yes, I plan too, I feel a new prifile photo coming on!

[chewitmonster]

No, they dont do loans, plus this appaloosa is on working livery

Thats a shame, but I should have worked it out for myself - you probably wouldn't be looking for a share then would you?! :rolleyes:

My RI really doesn't like the thunder either, and I'm not sure she apreciates me trying to convince her that it's just a noisy lorry in the distance :rolleyes: :o But it is good that Silver is OK, and that you YO keeps you updated on things like that :)

She is really good at keeping you updated, I'm sure if I asked her to she'd give me hourly updates everyday! Bless her. She's going for an operation tomorrow which will leave her out of action for at least over the weekend so I'm 'taking over' with feeding and turning out etc until further notice.

Yes, I plan too, I feel a new prifile photo coming on!
Good good. I'm so cheeky, always pestering people for pictures and hardly ever show any myself! :cool:

[raingodz]

Thats a shame, but I should have worked it out for myself - you probably wouldn't be looking for a share then would you?! :rolleyes:

true :rolleyes:

She is really good at keeping you updated, I'm sure if I asked her to she'd give me hourly updates everyday! Bless her. She's going for an operation tomorrow which will leave her out of action for at least over the weekend so I'm 'taking over' with feeding and turning out etc until further notice.

I hope it is nothing too bad, I hope she is back to full health soon

Good good. I'm so cheeky, always pestering people for pictures and hardly ever show any myself! :cool:
I might just have to bring my camera round and get some photos of you and silver my self :rolleyes: