2022 Hacking and Riding

Well, Hogan's halo didn't just slip - it flew off to parts unknown for half an hour. First, it was horrible and wet first thing, so I decided to take him out later - one confused cob when I brought him in to get ready. Set off out as normal, no problems at all. Halfway round the demon emerged, for no reason whatsoever. It's not high spirits, it's not pain (at least not that I can tell), it just comes out of nowhere. Worst one for a while. Head throwing, attempted rears, massive bucks. Then jogging all the way home, with the head throwing continuing. Got back to the yard and totally normal. WTH?. Two positives - I stayed on and by god he got his exercise! Little toad.

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Hogan!!!! Oh dear......hope it's back in place soon.
 
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Ohh wow yes lots of glue to fix that halo.

That's more ANDI.....

SHES TOTALLY NOT A SPOOKY HORSE

BUT Will react just cause she wants to be a brat.

The bomb could go off with no reaction.

Yet a leave falling from the tree works just fine if she so chooses.

Glad you stayed on ...

I love the...I'M NOT LOOKING AT YOU...
 
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Well go figure - total angel today! It was hot, we went the same route, and there were loads of flies (I picked off 7 crab flies), and he was brilliant. I went the same route deliberately, and not a flicker. He trotted up really nicely when asked, stopped and stood when we had a chat with some dog walkers. I will never understand this little horse!Screenshot_20220517-112610_Gallery.jpg
 
Friday was my now regular flatwork lesson - and we played at riding a figure of 8 in canter dropping back to trot to change legs in the middle. I was on my own on Saturday so a nice solo hack.

Sunday was another fun ride (yay!) I rode with J who I met at camp one year and now we do the occasional fun ride together. We had great fun with lots of canters and a bit of (small) jumping and the weather was kind to us.

The fun ride was quite busy
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Had to buy this :)
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We were nearly last back
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Schooling
30 minutes

hacking
13 miles
3 hours 15

Totals

Schooling
10 hours 50

Hacking
184.5 miles
52 hours 30
 
At the other end of the equestrian scale, I lumbered out this morning and hacked Ella. I had hoped to be taken out like a child, but that wasnt to be.
It dawned on me that our summer rides (off track) offer almost no shade. So I crossed the road and puzzled her by setting off in our winter direction under the trees. No canter as I wanted to keep her in the shade as much as I could.
None the less, she napped (the ungrateful beast) and I had to give way 50%. Instead of heading straight on away from home, or turning back which was her idea, I agreed a compromised and we turned right. But I had to use my whip and talk to her sternly. I was nervous she might make a run for home. My fallng off last January has left a mark,

I forgive her and forgive myself as we had guests at the weekend and I ate too much and have put on weight. My idea this week is to thin myself down so I am more athletic. The GP told me the weight he wanted me to be and that is my goal. My goal next week is also to have some canters.
 
At the other end of the equestrian scale, I lumbered out this morning and hacked Ella. I had hoped to be taken out like a child, but that wasnt to be.
It dawned on me that our summer rides (off track) offer almost no shade. So I crossed the road and puzzled her by setting off in our winter direction under the trees. No canter as I wanted to keep her in the shade as much as I could.
None the less, she napped (the ungrateful beast) and I had to give way 50%. Instead of heading straight on away from home, or turning back which was her idea, I agreed a compromised and we turned right. But I had to use my whip and talk to her sternly. I was nervous she might make a run for home. My fallng off last January has left a mark,

I forgive her and forgive myself as we had guests at the weekend and I ate too much and have put on weight. My idea this week is to thin myself down so I am more athletic. The GP told me the weight he wanted me to be and that is my goal. My goal next week is also to have some canters.
What has got into them this week?! Sid, Hogan and now Ella! There's something in the ether!
 
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Just had a play with Sonny the humidity is much lower and it doesn't feel bad out even with sun.

It is very VERY windy though.

We got some rain and storms last nite But not nearly as bad some places....New Hampshire had a tornado but thankfully wasn't on the ground long and didn't do any damage.

I dragged the little arena right after morning feeding etc.
It's been soooo dry and dusty.

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I didn't have to worry about dust anywhere along the track In the little Cavaletti pen today.

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Just had a play with Sonny the humidity is much lower and it doesn't feel bad out even with sun.

It is very VERY windy though.

We got some rain and storms last nite But not nearly as bad some places....New Hampshire had a tornado but thankfully wasn't on the ground long and didn't do any damage.

I dragged the little arena right after morning feeding etc.
It's been soooo dry and dusty.

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I didn't have to worry about dust anywhere along the track In the little Cavaletti pen today.

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Shiny boy!😍
 
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What has got into them this week?! Sid, Hogan and now Ella! There's something in the ether!
For us in London, it is the sudden heat. We are only half way through May and it is as hot as it usually is in June. I am in a cotton M&S dress and sandals. Ella has a saddle clip but my experience of her napping is that she only does it when she is seriously too hot. She was in a fur coat.
When we got back there was no sweat mark on her back or the girth.
But my polo shirt was soaking wet with sweat under the bp.
 
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