Dopey~Danone
Active Member
Just been for a 7 hour hack today, and i am exausted! So's D, bless him. 
The longest he's ever been ridden is probably 3 hours, so 7 must have been a shocker!
We went for miles, and did our own little pub ride (D says yum yum to coke!) and I had my first proper gallop on him, wow he can move!! So glad I have an ex-racer!
Plus we met the hounds being exercised and he was good as gold, didn't bat an eye lid, though my friends horse heard the horn and went mental! Cantering on the spot!
Think I might take him hunting soon, my confidence has really shot up, I now trust him 100%, eeeeeee! Exciting!
All in all a very good day, although my bum is very sore now, next time I am putting my seat saver on!
The longest he's ever been ridden is probably 3 hours, so 7 must have been a shocker!
We went for miles, and did our own little pub ride (D says yum yum to coke!) and I had my first proper gallop on him, wow he can move!!
So glad I have an ex-racer! Plus we met the hounds being exercised and he was good as gold, didn't bat an eye lid, though my friends horse heard the horn and went mental! Cantering on the spot!
Think I might take him hunting soon, my confidence has really shot up, I now trust him 100%, eeeeeee! Exciting!
All in all a very good day, although my bum is very sore now, next time I am putting my seat saver on!
7 hours is massive! I used to ride an x-racer and totally share your feelings re gallop, civilized riding is all very nice but nothing beats that flying feeling! 
