Auslander
Well-Known Member
Alf is in disgrace! He VERY nearly had me today!
Mooching along a (thankfully) quiet lane, on the buckle, chilling out - when completely out of the blue, he spooked, whipped round and bogged off down the road. I was completely caught unawares, and had a slightly heart stopping moment, when i felt myself about to exit stage left! Somehow managed to get myself back on board (thank god for neckstraps), and pulled him up, just before he landed in the ditch beside the road.
For such a big horse, he is amazingly sharp and quick. I usually get enough warning to at least pick the reins up, but not today. He tried it again when we carried on, and got a smacked bottom for his troubles. He is a toad!!
Mooching along a (thankfully) quiet lane, on the buckle, chilling out - when completely out of the blue, he spooked, whipped round and bogged off down the road. I was completely caught unawares, and had a slightly heart stopping moment, when i felt myself about to exit stage left! Somehow managed to get myself back on board (thank god for neckstraps), and pulled him up, just before he landed in the ditch beside the road.
For such a big horse, he is amazingly sharp and quick. I usually get enough warning to at least pick the reins up, but not today. He tried it again when we carried on, and got a smacked bottom for his troubles. He is a toad!!