Breakthrough
The funniest thing has happened these last few weeks. I have been reluctant to canter. At first it was the footing (ice), then it was Qs bounciness (spring sillies), then it was the footing (mud), then it was my goal to focus on long distance walking to build my endurance for long rides without taxing my horse. I finally cracked the barrier this week, but not without some serious eye rolling from Q. As we regained our broader trail network (cross country ski trails revert to all purpose trails on April 15th), Q would bounce to attention every time we would start a section we almost always canter. I would hold him back and he would toss his head at me. Its like he was saying “omg, woman, stop worrying, Ill take care of you”. Staying in context, I was loping long stretches on the buckle 5 weeks ago. What happened? I commiserated with a fellow boarder yesterday (similar age, similar riding pace/style) and she said we have gotten wiser. Our horses are very energetic these days a...











Absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteIt is heaven on earth 😍
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