first hack in windy weather and i survived!

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lilym

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after backing moses a few weeks ago i have been hacking out with a steady companion, so far the weather has been humid and still, but tonight was a test! got him in he was on his toes...tacked up and left the yard went about a couple of miles and apart from a few baby wobbles he was great, had a jump at some deer, and then some acorns dropped on us, the wind was rising all the time but he behaved better than some older horses i know! he even went in front for the last 100yds or so home - his new trick in to plant on the spot and bounce if made to go in front.....so i sat tight and introduced him to "mr stick" and we were off, with lots of "good boys" and pats for going forward away from his friend, forgotton how youngsters try all these tricks! going to go on a slightly busier route on sunday and venture a little further, hope i survive that one!
 
Well done to you & Moses then - there are lots of much older horses that behave in a very silly manner if it is even a little windy!

BB isn't bothered by windy weather at all usually but I am ashamed to say that the (elderly & should know better!) LBO is utterly useless in such weather & turns into a complete dipstick, spooking left, right & centre & working himself up into a nervous wreck in a matter of minutes!

With our bloomin' UK weather, a horse that will reliably go out in all weathers is worth its weight in gold I reckon! lol
 
I'm always frightened my old mare will get blown away, and end up stuck in some tree high up.
I always hold onto the lead rope or reins tightly in windy weather.
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Well done! Hacked my girl out the other day and wind was higher than we were used to, she shyed at so many things (Angel the one that wouldnt move if a bomb went off!).

Well done again
 
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