All systems are GO! March 18, 2008
Posted by kimayars Arena Work (Horse)
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Yesterday we took a trip to Bridle Trails State Park with the ponies. This morning I had my lesosn with my trainer. It would stand to reason that Tigger would be a little tired, and maybe a little sluggish. Nope. Tigger be frisky. Tigger had a “go” button.
I lunged him first because I just had a feeling. He was a little more bright-eyed and bushy-tailed than I had imagined he would be. He was peppy, but listening. So I got on.
NORMALLY in a lesson, he starts out a bit fast. About 10 minutes in, the edge is gone and I have to work a little to get impulsion. Not today. He actually finished the lesson stronger than when we started. At one point my trainer asked, “How are you doing?” I replied, “To be honest, I’m wondering when this lesson will be over.”
Don’t get me wrong, it was FANTASTIC to ride a horse that was sensitive, forward, and listening. However, I was on the edge of my comfort zone the entire time. He was so forward I felt like he was on the edge of chaos. Yet it never got out of control. Well, not too far out of control.
He was a good boy, and I had a good time. Every day is a new adventure!
Comments
i always enjoy reading your descriptions of rides, lessons, lunging, etc. your enthusiasm is contagious. some days i catch myself saying ‘i have to ride’ instead of ‘i want to ride’. thanks for the indirect reminder of why i do this–every day is a new adventure.