2019 Hacking/Riding Thread
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Irish mist was the very first horse i ever took lessons on. He was a dreamy dapple grey. I always wanted one but its never been in the cards.
Ive always wanted a blue roan too.
Ive always wanted a blue roan too.
Well, quite pleased, as I've managed 4 hacks since I got back. Pesky cows and donkeys aside, we've slipped back nicely into our hacking groove. Asked for canter on the long track yesterday, and got 2 strides 
- better than none I suppose! Tight on time today, but lovely lovely ride. Trotted pretty much the whole ride, and was enjoying it too much to kill the mood by asking for canter. I feel we're really getting a good bond now - he was a bit mardy for a day or so when I got back, but almost seemed to say "Oh yes, I remember, I'm not allowed to do that. Ok, got it!" Missed him loads, and loving being back in the saddle.
- better than none I suppose! Tight on time today, but lovely lovely ride. Trotted pretty much the whole ride, and was enjoying it too much to kill the mood by asking for canter. I feel we're really getting a good bond now - he was a bit mardy for a day or so when I got back, but almost seemed to say "Oh yes, I remember, I'm not allowed to do that. Ok, got it!" Missed him loads, and loving being back in the saddle.
Well got on board first time in over two weeks. What a good lad. My legs are feeling like iron though. Something tells me I was tense.....................
Native Lover
Native Pony Fan
Just got in from an hour hack down the lane to the riverbank was uneventful except melody bit Eva in the bum when we stopped lol I am loving hacking out it’s one of my dreams to get out into the country side. Lost a whole two packs of butter in weight so far this week....it dropping of me being out and about.
I got my photo from the fun run. With a lorry mending bill to pay I really need to save money, but I really wanted it!
@Native Lover Note the poo in in his tail!!
This was Harvey towing me into the jump
@Native Lover Note the poo in in his tail!!
This was Harvey towing me into the jump
Native Lover
Native Pony Fan
I got my photo from the fun run. With a lorry mending bill to pay I really need to save money, but I really wanted it!
@Native Lover Note the poo in in his tail!!
This was Harvey towing me into the jump
Stunning photo.
If it's any consolation, you don't look as though you're being towed!I got my photo from the fun run. With a lorry mending bill to pay I really need to save money, but I really wanted it!
@Native Lover Note the poo in in his tail!!
This was Harvey towing me into the jump
Sonny unmounted 104.50 hrs
Mounted 15.25 hrs
Andi unmounted 1.75 hrs
Weather is moderating somewhat yea...
I have been enjoying the legging up walks more that its not so hot in the morning and
enjoying play more and the little cavaletti pen since it is in full sun.
I do have to ride in the next couple days to get my patterns videoed so I can submit them.
Yesterday was actually almost chilly ALL DAY. It was only very low 60,s F
But WOO HOO we had a small *****FROST**** last nite yippee YIPPEE.
Its is very welcome on the heels of ANOTHER person on the news in Ma with
EEE and 2 more here in RI.
No more horses etc have been infected so far but the State Vet did put an alert out
to ALL animal owners even though its mainly just a horse/ human thing.
One goat did get it in Ma though.
Hopefully this small frost has interrupted the cycle a bit since we are going
into 4 more really hot days mid 80's F from Friday to Monday.
I hope that is the last gasp of summer since fall starts Monday.
Im VERY VERY EXCITED to see this frost this am.
With all the EEE worries im sure even people with gardens Will be happy too.
Mounted 15.25 hrs
Andi unmounted 1.75 hrs
Weather is moderating somewhat yea...
I have been enjoying the legging up walks more that its not so hot in the morning and
enjoying play more and the little cavaletti pen since it is in full sun.
I do have to ride in the next couple days to get my patterns videoed so I can submit them.
Yesterday was actually almost chilly ALL DAY. It was only very low 60,s F
But WOO HOO we had a small *****FROST**** last nite yippee YIPPEE.
Its is very welcome on the heels of ANOTHER person on the news in Ma with
EEE and 2 more here in RI.
No more horses etc have been infected so far but the State Vet did put an alert out
to ALL animal owners even though its mainly just a horse/ human thing.
One goat did get it in Ma though.
Hopefully this small frost has interrupted the cycle a bit since we are going
into 4 more really hot days mid 80's F from Friday to Monday.
I hope that is the last gasp of summer since fall starts Monday.
Im VERY VERY EXCITED to see this frost this am.
With all the EEE worries im sure even people with gardens Will be happy too.
Sonny unmounted 106.00 hrs
Mounted 15.25 hrs
Andi unmounted 1.75 hrs
Played several times yesterday it was nice out.
I was so pleased to SEND him to the narrow bridge.
Its one thing to lead him over but feels so good to have him go over when
your not close
He felt good playing a little full of himself but it was lots of fun.
We also played with ont of the poles obsacles and the ball having him hit it along
and play touch it.
Its cool this am again no frost but but I will take it.
They are going to do more spraying south of here starting monday.
Being we are going to have another few really hot days i be there will
be another flare up.
Near dusk last nite my husband called from out back ... did you forget Sonny wandeing around out here???
He's not supposed to be out WHERE IS HE???
Oh he is out back here between the barns behing the cement pad.
LOl yup there he was...
Its not like he will really go anyplace but I never let him wander loose without my.being around outside and i always have his halter on and a line.
LOL not being a horsey person it never clicked to him that he does not have a halter on and IM NOT OUT THERE ....
Mounted 15.25 hrs
Andi unmounted 1.75 hrs
Played several times yesterday it was nice out.
I was so pleased to SEND him to the narrow bridge.
Its one thing to lead him over but feels so good to have him go over when
your not close
He felt good playing a little full of himself but it was lots of fun.
We also played with ont of the poles obsacles and the ball having him hit it along
and play touch it.
Its cool this am again no frost but but I will take it.
They are going to do more spraying south of here starting monday.
Being we are going to have another few really hot days i be there will
be another flare up.
Near dusk last nite my husband called from out back ... did you forget Sonny wandeing around out here???
He's not supposed to be out WHERE IS HE???
Oh he is out back here between the barns behing the cement pad.
LOl yup there he was...
Its not like he will really go anyplace but I never let him wander loose without my.being around outside and i always have his halter on and a line.
LOL not being a horsey person it never clicked to him that he does not have a halter on and IM NOT OUT THERE ....
Mr ohh im just wandering the property funny boy.
The only thing I can think of Is that I somehow did not latch the gate properly
when I fed..
They don't miss much
The only thing I can think of Is that I somehow did not latch the gate properly
when I fed..
They don't miss much
I managed a short ride on the large ginger one today. He produced a massive spook - poor lad, I know what it was (I think) but it felt weird and I stayed on, though wrenched my inner thighI am not as riding fit as I used to be!!! But he settled right back down and we ended on a good note. I'm starting to enjoy him again. Though weather plays a huge part and it's been a great two days up here.
I am not as riding fit as I used to be!!! But he settled right back down and we ended on a good note. I'm starting to enjoy him again. Though weather plays a huge part and it's been a great two days up here.
Sooo glad it ended good...
Well done, staying on! Spooking was Ramseys fortè, ponies move SO bloody fast! Great to end on a good note.
Well done, staying on! Spooking was Ramseys fortè, ponies move SO bloody fast! Great to end on a good note.
He's such a good boy most of the time, he doesn't take advantage really, STorm however, would spook and then turn it into an excuse to do wall of death for a few laps.........................He just carries on and gets back to work. Such a nice lad. And yes ponies are wick and fast aren't they? Storm was just like that when ridden.
That would be Andi...
The world could end next to her with no reaction but if she wanted to be a brat...
The leaf coming off the tree would do just FINE.
OR IF SHE SAW
Saw a Big boy.
Her bad bratty girl kicked right in.
Someone her size or smaller did not get a second look.
The world could end next to her with no reaction but if she wanted to be a brat...
The leaf coming off the tree would do just FINE.
OR IF SHE SAW
Saw a Big boy.
Her bad bratty girl kicked right in.
Someone her size or smaller did not get a second look.
Sonny unmounted 108.00 hrs
Mounted 16.75 hrs
Andi unmounted 1.75 hrs
Ugh went to do video the patterns yesterday what a disaster.
It was hot I was full of bug spray cause it was getting later in the day.
Ugh It was sweating into my eyes and generally not fun.
Sonny did not want to sidepass or back nicely i had been playing with the turtle dry
the wood chips I had to cushon the bottom were floating and he did not want to step in it I made a tarp one that was fine.
He did not want to cooperate for the clothes line gate. The teeter totter bridge was good... finally something... and the carry water bucket was ok.
I need to ride more I had not ridden since last video and NO SONNY YOUR NOT
RETIRED...
I gave up on trying for the videos yesterday had e myhusband take a few photos
then did a bit more play after the clothes line got better.
I did get a foot in the turtle backing was muc better but sidepass still was horrid.
I have a few more days to video and today will be even worse heat and humidity wise.
I will just try for a little riding tonite.
The only kind of funny thing over all was when I went out to fill the turtle then figured out on the ground sonny was not going to cooperate
and i had to make the tarp water. The wild turkeys were just a few feet away in one of the big round pens
paying no attention to me dragging the turtle playing with hoses
then flapping tarp to set up that water obstacle. LOL they are pretty comfortable around here lol.
Hunting season for them starts in a couple of weeks I hope they continue to
Mounted 16.75 hrs
Andi unmounted 1.75 hrs
Ugh went to do video the patterns yesterday what a disaster.
It was hot I was full of bug spray cause it was getting later in the day.
Ugh It was sweating into my eyes and generally not fun.
Sonny did not want to sidepass or back nicely i had been playing with the turtle dry
the wood chips I had to cushon the bottom were floating and he did not want to step in it I made a tarp one that was fine.
He did not want to cooperate for the clothes line gate. The teeter totter bridge was good... finally something... and the carry water bucket was ok.
I need to ride more I had not ridden since last video and NO SONNY YOUR NOT
RETIRED...
I gave up on trying for the videos yesterday had e myhusband take a few photos
then did a bit more play after the clothes line got better.
I did get a foot in the turtle backing was muc better but sidepass still was horrid.
I have a few more days to video and today will be even worse heat and humidity wise.
I will just try for a little riding tonite.
The only kind of funny thing over all was when I went out to fill the turtle then figured out on the ground sonny was not going to cooperate
and i had to make the tarp water. The wild turkeys were just a few feet away in one of the big round pens
paying no attention to me dragging the turtle playing with hoses
then flapping tarp to set up that water obstacle. LOL they are pretty comfortable around here lol.
Hunting season for them starts in a couple of weeks I hope they continue to
We don't hunt so I do hope they stay around.
I got one foot in the turtle afterwards. I ll take it for now
He aced the bridge yea
Tarp water is fine
Water bucket is ok
This am after legging up before putting him in the big rd pen to graze we did a little more with the turtle
I got a foot in twice and stopped there.
I will keep working with it.
Of everything my favorite is the bridge.
I got one foot in the turtle afterwards. I ll take it for now
He aced the bridge yea
Tarp water is fine
Water bucket is ok
This am after legging up before putting him in the big rd pen to graze we did a little more with the turtle
I got a foot in twice and stopped there.
I will keep working with it.
Of everything my favorite is the bridge.
Sonny unmounted 108.00 hrs
Mounted 16.75 hrs
Andi unmounted 1.75 hrs
Ugh went to do video the patterns yesterday what a disaster.
It was hot I was full of bug spray cause it was getting later in the day.
Ugh It was sweating into my eyes and generally not fun.
Sonny did not want to sidepass or back nicely i had been playing with the turtle dry
the wood chips I had to cushon the bottom were floating and he did not want to step in it I made a tarp one that was fine.
He did not want to cooperate for the clothes line gate. The teeter totter bridge was good... finally something... and the carry water bucket was ok.
I need to ride more I had not ridden since last video and NO SONNY YOUR NOT
RETIRED...
I gave up on trying for the videos yesterday had e myhusband take a few photos
then did a bit more play after the clothes line got better.
I did get a foot in the turtle backing was muc better but sidepass still was horrid.
I have a few more days to video and today will be even worse heat and humidity wise.
I will just try for a little riding tonite.
The only kind of funny thing over all was when I went out to fill the turtle then figured out on the ground sonny was not going to cooperate
and i had to make the tarp water. The wild turkeys were just a few feet away in one of the big round pens
paying no attention to me dragging the turtle playing with hoses
then flapping tarp to set up that water obstacle. LOL they are pretty comfortable around here lol.
Hunting season for them starts in a couple of weeks I hope they continue to
Norty Sonny! You are so not retired!!!
Native Lover
Native Pony Fan
Rode Melody in the school after Stacey to her for a hack... she was super girl...... that was yesterday today we had pole work lesson then Steph had a canter lesson on Melody...she was fantastic..... love my girl
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