UPDATE two & a half weeks with new horse

[GLW]

Hello all!

I have been reading but not posting for the last couple of weeks as I have been really busy at work and any time not at work has been spent at the yard admiring my lovely girl.

She is an absolute dream in the stable, very relaxed and always available for cuddles. I have been riding her about 4 times a week and we are getting on relatively well. I'm still getting used to her huge canter, especially in the small indoor school. I have basically decided that we can't do group work in canter in there as I just can't turn her quickly enough to avoid other horses without feeling that the turns are too tight for such a big girl. We did some trotting poles last night and she was very good, didn't rush and concentrated very hard on picking her feet up over them. I may have the courage to trot her over a small cross pole soon.

My parents came to see her the first weekend I had her and my dad, who is a keen amateur photographer took a few snaps. No ridden shots yet sadly but I will try to get some soon. That's my mum in the background of the second one. My parents are not horsey at all and my mum is slightly intimidated by horses as they are so big but they both showed an interest which was lovely.

 

[BeanyG]

shes lovely, hope you have lots of fun with her, what are you planning on doing with her?
N&F

 

[nikicb]

What a beautiful girl. Love the third picture - would look lovely as a canvas block print.

 

[GLW]

Thanks, I am completely in love with her!

No definite plans for her, a little bit of everything and possibly focussing on dressage in the future. I just want to enjoy her really!

nickicb that's a great idea. Dad has already made me a photographic print of that one but it would look even better on canvas.

 

[**Vanner**]

Lovely girl

 

[FfionWinnie]

Love that last pic!!

 

[Archiesmummy]

What a beauty. I am so pleased things are going well for you both x Nice to see the parents taking an interest, especially if they are not horsey, just like mine x

The third picture could be a pencil drawing, its beautiful.

xxx

 

[Welsh]

Lovely ❤❤

 

[justmyluck99]

She's beautiful! What breed and age is she? Best of luck for the future!

 

[Shysmum]

that last piccie is stunning

 

[PoppyAnderson]

She looks lovely. Are you at CRC?

 

[GLW]

Hi Poppy, busted! Yes I am at CRC, I'd better watch what I say!

jml99 she is 8yo thoroughbred

Here is the original of that gorgeous third picture. Dad did some post-production work and I will pass on all the lovely compliments of his work.

 

[Shysmum]

gorgeous

 

[Tiffany]

What a lovely girl, she's got such a kind eye. Seems you are getting along well so I'm sure you'll be out and about competing soon

 

[PoppyAnderson]

Hi Poppy, busted! Yes I am at CRC, I'd better watch what I say!

I'm not there, don't worry. I learnt to ride there about 35 years ago though, so recognised it (have been back since though to watch various comps, as that area didn't have stables all those years ago).