Confidence boosting horse :D

[Crosshill Pacers]

So I took Big Ears hunting yesterday for the first time. I haven't ridden a horse hunting for about five years and hadn't ridden much at all in that time either. My confidence was nil due to a bad fall a few years back and not riding for so long, but my girl was an absolute dream

She looked at everything with massive interest, which is understandable as she's only 4 and hasn't seen hounds before, but that was all she did! No fidgeting, no taking off (despite children on ponies bombing around us/into us even though I warned them she was a youngster), she trotted and cantered out of choice, instead of pacing (we're working on her balance at the moment) so I was pleased with that too.

But the main thing is, when I got home last night and washed her and put her to bed, I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. She's everything my old mare wasn't, and she is building my confidence back up without even realising she's doing it! I'm still grinning this morning about it, and can't wait to take her again next week

Soppy, gushy ramble over! Sorry, just had to share with people who understand (non-horsey mum thinks I'm behaving very strangely!)

 

[Pinkatc]

I like reading happy threads! Glad you had a good day

 

[Crosshill Pacers]

Thank you she's the horse I should have had as a teenager, but better late than never I guess! I hugged her so much this morning she looked at me with genuine bemusement, bless her and her giant ears

 

[Mrs_Wishkabibble]

Sounds brilliant. Makes it all worthwhile

 

[hessy12]

That is such a great thing to hear, it's lovely to read something positive! Let us know how her 2nd hunt is.

 

[Pearlsasinger]

How lovely!

Do let us know about your next time out.

 

[FfionWinnie]

Thats lovely. Are you moving up with her soon?

 

[Skippys Mum]

Lovely to read

 

[Crosshill Pacers]

FfionWinnie, unfortunately plans to move up to Scotland have been put on hold for 18 months due to work commitments. OH and me are made of tough stuff though, and we've got the horses to keep us both busy there and here!

I forgot how much fun riding was! It's so nice having a horse that hacks out alone and I don't have to worry that she's going to buck or spin or take off whenever she feels like it (like Smokey used to). I can actually ENJOY myself!