A pic of our first drive

[Gill]

Hi I thought you might like to see a pic of our first (and only, so far) drive, a few weeks ago.


This is Eriskay my Highland. She has lost a good bit of weight since this pic was taken, I'm pleased to say.
I hope we can make some more progress soon!

driving Erry

[galadriel]

She's beautiful. She looks pretty cheerful pulling the cart, too. How much did you do with her before you actually hooked her up?

[Miriam]

You look great.

[Esther.D]

Galadriel - from what I understand Eriskay was an experienced driving pony before Gill bought her

Looking really good, happy and comfortable with the whole thing, shes lovely

[Wally]

Pony has the "What's all the fuss about" look on her face.

Very chilled looking turnout.

Do have have an Eriskay called Highland too?

[galadriel]

Originally posted by Esther.D
Galadriel - from what I understand Eriskay was an experienced driving pony before Gill bought her

Oh, aha.

[Gill]

Thanks folks!
Ha Wally, her name is really spelt in Gaelic and merely pronounced as 'Eriskay' but yes it sounds confusing.

Erry has not been driven for a few years, it is my problem that I need to acquire the skills. She is a lovely girl, quite laid back.

We had a problem last year which resulted in the dreaded L so have been knocked back somewhat. Fingers crossed things are OK.

I have done a fair bit of long reining with her, mainly to start exercising her again, before being brave and 'putting to'. She is being ridden again now as well.

[Laetitia]

Lovely pony, looks a really bombproof girl happy in her work.
can I just make one suggestion? if you straighten your legs with a slight bend in the knee and put your weight into your feet - bracing yourself basically, against the sloped bit on the dashboard/or footrest, and sit up straight - back against the seat back with your reins held just away from your midriff, you'll feel much more secure.
isn't it fun tho' ? Cheers L