What a lovely day :)

[Ashleigh_]

The weather down here as been so horrible and i haven't been able to ride since i got my boy a few weeks ago. Now its a case of getting a saddle fitted now its decent weather!

Anyway, when i bought Ronnie i was assured he was good in traffic and although i didn't get a chance to check this i had a purchase contract drawn up with all of this information in it so i felt confident he would be fine.
Today we had beautiful weather and me and my friend decided it would be nice to take them out, me walking him and her riding.

I was really quite nervous which made us both laugh a bit. I guess its because we are still getting to know each other, he's only five and its the unpredictability i worried about, at least when i know a naughty horse i prepare myself and manage it but what can you do with a horse who has never done anything wrong your just paranoid about the unknown?

Well i pulled myself together and pushed myself to stop being such a nelly and went. We came across other horses hacking, cars, florecent cyclists, turned out horses fence running, walkers with funny hats on, wooly sheep, vans and he was completely brilliant! I was so proud of him and me! In my excitement i ended up doing some seriously embarrassing 'jig' thing in front of everyone when we got back... ohwell!

Sorry for the pointless post, but seriously guys its amazing what happens when you put a little bit of faith in your horses and yourself.

Well done to everyone else who has managed to get over some unfounded fear or irrational nerves!

 

[Equestrian92]

Ah Im so pleased for you, I bought my horsie in October and haven't been unable to hack out due to the weather and Im really nervous as my last horse was an absolute fruit loop! However Ive ridden in school and hes been good, mine is also 5

Well Im pleased for you there's never a better feeling than a new horsie being a good boy! Have fun with him x

 

[digitalangel]

not pointless at all! i had the same amazing day hacking out into the village with my new girl!! i was being a nervous nelly too beforehand but she was completely unflappable!

good feeling isnt it?? xx

 

[HollyB66]

Would have loved to have seen your 'happy jig' - well done, glad you had a lovely day

 

[hairymolly]

Lovely weather, hmm whats is this you speak of. Sorry im just bitter because we had MORE snow today.

Glad you had a nice day and carrots to the ned for being a good horsey.

 

[Ashleigh_]

Hairymolly - Don't worry love! the miserable weather you have looks to be coming my way, i won't be excluded from all the 'fun' afterall

 

[Cobbysmum]

Yes rubbish weather here too, but glad you had the chance to enjoy your lovely horse.

 

[sea_view]

Well done for havign a lovely day and actually getting out there