It’s Thursday, I’m at work with loads to do and all I want to talk about is my horse. Not surprisingly, no-one here cares!
We have had an amazing week. Had a great lesson on Saturday where we maintained our outline in both rising and sitting trot. We managed to get extended trot and even did canter leg yielding. He was amazing – the best schooling session we have had.
On Monday I went for a hack with my RI and managed to trot the complete perimeter of the huge field with her - previously I was too nervous to venture up there at all. Her horse is much faster than Ben and although a sizable gap developed between us, Ben was not competitive and didn’t care about being left behind. I really enjoyed it and it made me realise how enjoyable hacking can be.
Last night I rode with a friend and we set up canter poles and some little jumps (less than 2 ft). Ben flew round them, jumped really well and after an initial refusal at the plank we managed to get over that as well. We then went for a walk round the huge field with my friend and apart from Ben trying to eat the grass, it was perfect.
The nerves are starting to reduce and after 8 months I finally feel like I am starting to get to know him. I love every second and am like a pony mad teenager who just cannot get enough. My poor husband patiently listens to me go on about him all the time. Just thought I would share my happy thoughts, better go and work now!
We have had an amazing week. Had a great lesson on Saturday where we maintained our outline in both rising and sitting trot. We managed to get extended trot and even did canter leg yielding. He was amazing – the best schooling session we have had.
On Monday I went for a hack with my RI and managed to trot the complete perimeter of the huge field with her - previously I was too nervous to venture up there at all. Her horse is much faster than Ben and although a sizable gap developed between us, Ben was not competitive and didn’t care about being left behind. I really enjoyed it and it made me realise how enjoyable hacking can be.
Last night I rode with a friend and we set up canter poles and some little jumps (less than 2 ft). Ben flew round them, jumped really well and after an initial refusal at the plank we managed to get over that as well. We then went for a walk round the huge field with my friend and apart from Ben trying to eat the grass, it was perfect.
The nerves are starting to reduce and after 8 months I finally feel like I am starting to get to know him. I love every second and am like a pony mad teenager who just cannot get enough. My poor husband patiently listens to me go on about him all the time. Just thought I would share my happy thoughts, better go and work now!