Very proud morning today

[Rosie Round The Hills]

I don't often (ever?) start a new post, but I just have to share this.

Today I went out Autumn Hunting - it was a sort of 'newcomers' meet; the first of the season, and well organised with a lot of people coming with fresh green ribbons in tails.

Anyway....... I went on my mare with............my six year old son for his first time out properly, with me mounted and not on foot. I was SO PROUD of him he rode brilliantly, he behaved impeccably, and he had a lovely time. His pony was an absolute star; didn't put a foot wrong.

So so so chuffed

 

[Devonshire dumpling]

Wow, i bet you were beaming all day! I bet you even felt a little choked!

Well done to them both! XX

The just 5 yr old (horse) went out last meet of the season for his debut and he was impeccably behaved I actually welled up, how pathetic is that? lol XX

 

[kolbywhite28]

You really are a lucky parent, usually 6 year olds don't behave the way you want them to

 

[tootsietoo]

me too! with my 5 year old daughter, both pony and daughter were spot on. I know the feeling that you have to have a little boast!

is he very keen? will he be dragging you out of bed at 5am every Saturday?

 

[Sauerkraut]

Wow 6 year old! My son is 5 and I bet he would love that. He is a little dare devil . How long has your son been riding now? Were you leading him from your horse?

You cab be a very proud Mum. I definitely would

 

[Sauerkraut]

Oh silly iPhone. Didn't mean to have so many spelling mistakes, sorry

 

[Rosie Round The Hills]

Yesterday was the opening meet - and son and I went together. We had a blast, he was well behaved, rode like a hero, and we'll be going again.

 

[Sauerkraut]

Well done little man! Can't wait to take my son with me one day

 

[tootsietoo]

only another 5 or 6 years and you'll be having to get a bigger better faster horse to keep up with him!

Funnily enough I took my 5 year old again yesterday (for only the second time) leading her from my horse. She was a bit wobbly this time - she feels less secure with me on a horse rather than on my feet. Need to do a bit more ride and lead practise I think.

It's all brilliant though - get them brainwashed early I say, then you can carry on enjoying what you've always done, but with children in tow who hopefully will love it as much as you do. I am so chuffed that mine is really keen on eventing. It was lovely going to Badminton this year and sharing it all with her.

 

[Rosie Round The Hills]

Thank you all. We're off again tomorrow, and Saturday if humans and equines are up to it! As far as a 6 year old boy is concerned I think there is nothing better than blatting across a field 'with the big boys'.

No, he's not on lead rein - his pony is 12hh and Rosie is 16.2, and while the pony has got a fair turn of speed I think there's some danger of me being yanked off backwards if I was holding on to a lead rein. The mounted field was about 75 but he and I managed to keep together pretty much once we'd got out of the first field.

 

[Shavings]

:O! he is a lot braver then me!! i wouldnt go hunting!! well done