Sunday, January 2, 2011

Bareback ride!

So amber settled in great. She ran through a rope gate when the draft mare got into a scuff with her (i would have done the same thing if a horse weighing a ton cornered me!) But she was no worse for the wear.

I took her out and groomed her. Lead her around to let her look at everything. All I can say is the goat they havr nearly caused her to have a meltdown! He was making lots of noise though. She was totally chill when we walked away. She will get used to him.

I decided to ride even though I dont have her bit yet. I hopped on bareback with a halter. Just chilled while the girls who also owned horses there chatted with me. Amber was very well behaved and despite weird weather, wind, rustling trees, and a shiny blue garland waving in the wind, she,didnt get upset at all. Just grazed quietly while I talked.

I just need to remember not to ride near that goat any time soon.

The girls that board there are very nice, a little younger than me, but I think I will have lots of fun with them! Im glad to have riding buddies.
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2 comments:

  1. It's so much fun to ride bareback in the winter. Sounds like Amber was perfectly behaved too.

    Not sure any of my horses would like a goat either. I'm sure Amber will get used to it pretty quickly though, but you're wise for now to take care.

    Hope you do have riding buddies to share your time with. It makes the whole experience so much nicer to have friends share it with you.

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  2. Sounds like fun days ahead! Good for you and Amber.

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