Not hacking

[Skib]

I expected to hack but it turned out there was no one to take me so I rode imaginary dressage tests in the school. Ella felt light as a feather and good as gold. I did not canter but at least I learned that I can still mount and dismount and have her happilly moving. It had worried me. But am reassured and looking forward to riding again next week,

 

[GaryB]

Hopefully it will be a bit dryer by next week!

 

[Jane&Ziggy]

That is good news, it's lovely to be on a happy responsive horse.

 

[Frances144]

baby steps. All good.

 

[Skib]

One odd thing happened. A couple of weeks ago, I failed to mount the horse so I was obliged to groom her instead of riding. Since then I have been strengthening my left leg by placing my left foot on a kitchen chair and stepping up on it. Today, I put my foot in the stirrup, gave an almighty shove and flung my right leg over with such power that I almost fell off over the right hand side of the horse and onto the groom who was holding Ella for me.

 

[carthorse]

I'm glad you're back in the saddle

 

[Huggy]

One odd thing happened. A couple of weeks ago, I failed to mount the horse so I was obliged to groom her instead of riding. Since then I have been strengthening my left leg by placing my left foot on a kitchen chair and stepping up on it. Today, I put my foot in the stirrup, gave an almighty shove and flung my right leg over with such power that I almost fell off over the right hand side of the horse and onto the groom who was holding Ella for me.

Well done - pleased for you.

 

[Jane&Ziggy]

Your exercises paid off! Great!

 

[Mary Poppins]

I’m pleased you had a good ride in the school. And now you have a summer of hacking to look forward to.x