I@ll be sleeping with one eye open tonight

[Auslander]

When I had the mad idea of backing mine, I tried long reining (nearly got cow kicked lungeing for daring to flick the whip in her direction) and first of all she wouldn't move because there was grass to eat, & then she ran off, jumped a huuuuuge ditch, jumped it back again, jumped over, jumped back & then took off bucking & squealing. At that point I decided that I wasn't that fussed about backing her.

It does rather make you wonder about their suitability, doesn't it!
He's been very good to ride so far. Still don't think I trust him-he just hasn't had the urge to cause trouble yet!

 

[catembi]

Reading this has made me want to have another go! I am 5 ft 1 & weigh 49 kg, so not hugely beyond her carrying capacity. Not sure how I would get a saddle to stay on something which is a perfect sphere, though. Plus I've seen how she can buck!

 

[albeg]

Even though I wasn't the one long lining him, I think he's blaming me!

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This is the look I get when I was the grey one's face. I would be very afraid...?