I got to ride a horse today, first time in a couple years at least! It only lasted about 10 minutes as the horse was not cooperating in the least. He is an old quarter horse. Over the age of 30 so it was like trying to get an old man to walk around the block a few times. Stanley wasn't having any of it today. He balked coming out of the pasture, he balked getting saddled, he balked walking down to the riding ring. He balked when I asked him to walk. He did however show enthusiasm when heading back to the gate and toward his owner! Here are a few pictures of Rich and I riding. Rich didn't get any kind of a ride as Stanley was thru after I rode. We are going to start leasing next month. Guess who we get to start on? Yup that is right.. good old Stanley! Guess its good to have a nice gentle, if stubborn, horse to learn on! Just to let other horse people, know I am not sawing on the horses mouth in the picture, he is very stubborn and I was trying to turn him around.
May he is just old and doesn't like the cold. I see all that snow. Better luck next time. Helen
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the pictures. Fun to see some snow. We don't get much in TN. We have rain and lots of it today! The horse is so pretty. I love horses but a little afraid to ride them. I once was put on a horse as a 4 year old. I screamed b/c a wasp landed on me and the horse took off with me - scared me and everyone else. I've been shy at riding since. But love to see others enjoy it. Maybe one day I'll face my fear.
ReplyDeleteAt least you are giving a go at a dream of yours. Three cheers for you!
ReplyDeleteOld Stanley just ain't what he use to be.
ReplyDeleteFor a minute there I thought it was the "Lone Ranger" then noticed the horse wasn"t Silver!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the ride.
Right now we are getting pounded with SNOW, all day and all night, gonna stop in the morning they say, Hard to believe its February amost!!!
Take Care!!!
My knees don't like riding anymore. I miss it a lot. Don't miss stubborn horses though.
ReplyDeleteHow fun for you guys! I haven't taken Sam out in the snow...I'm too chicken since it's solid ice underneath but I would love to ride in the snow. I look forward to hearing more about your riding adventures & sweet Stanley!
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