Getting there

[Equus Leather]

For those that read my previous posts about my loan horse I just wanted to give a quick update. I've had her for 3 weeks now and this week I managed my first canter on her. Not a massive step for most people, I know, but I've had a lot of trouble with my confidence. I've been managing to ride every day after work (in the dark!) and on Wednesday my fabulous OH gave me a great lesson and spurred me on. Horsey was ace. I'm proper enjoying her now. Still haven't got the confidence to hack out properly yet, but we're getting there.

Just wanted to share x

 

[amandathepanda]

Fantastic! Sometimes it does take a bit of time to get to grips with a new equine member of the family. When I bought my anglo-arab we hated each other for the first 6 weeks! He tried to put me over a cliff on the common, he put me into a brick wall, he fell over on top of me... but then we suddenly clicked! It's just coming up to 16 years now since I bought him & he's still with us and cheeky as ever although he is going to be 22 this year

Now I dread the day when he is no longer around as I can't imagine not having F running my little 'herd' and bouncing down the road when I ride him.

So pleased you are happier now

 

[Merlotmonster]

Well done! Glad to hear you are starting to click. It all takes time. You will soon be out galloping in the hills!!

 

[Equus Leather]

I'm not sure about the galloping but it does seem to be clicking. We are getting 'bend' now (I even know what it feels like!) and I've even dared stretch my legs and pop the stirrups down a bit.

 

[Merlotmonster]

thats really good to hear. Just keep setting yourself little goals and you will be entering your intro in no time.

 

[Cop-Pop]

Yay that's great news. Totally sympathise with ur confidence issue as I'm having probs at the moment too

x

 

[Blizzard]

Aww brilliant! Lots more pics of the two of you please Dawn!

 

[Equus Leather]

I shall get some more tomorrow I promise. Hopefully I'll be able to get the OH to video the lesson I'm having

 

[Blizzard]

ooh fabby!! His camera skills cant be worse than mine!!

Recalls filming hedge for 2 mins......