Back in the saddle

A week off due to my step father's passing. :-( My spirits were brightened though by getting back to the barn. It felt good to get back on but as I have said previously, that first ride can be so difficult. So I took a lesson with two of my friends -- yes, a group lesson and we had some fun! Poor Jenn she had her work cut out! I was exhausted at the end and my friend Bari reminded me that we were on for over an hour. (my back is telling me the story today!)

I actually broke down and wore my brand new Konigs today. OMG they are stiff! I did not feel like I could get my leg around Blu and he did not seem to mind. His trot work was perfect. He felt stuck in the canter but he had worked hard the day before. The real trick with the boots was standing up from the stool after putting them on and then trying to swing my leg over the cantle. I approach riding with a great deal of humor... I had to get the extra stiff. I will be happy once they are broken in.

It just impresses me how precious a gift this horse is... he is a delight to be around. He follows my every move while I am in the barn, he picks my pockets, snuffles my hair and shows me where he needs a scratch. How can you not love such an endearing animal?