Ever since I got the doctor's OK to go back I have been going to the barn as much as I can (although I have to admit, I would still like to be going more!) Mostly to ride April and also help out with the therapy lessons. Yesterday I got to do both!
I realized as I was tacking up April that I am getting a lot more used to being around horses again. Even though April was in heat and a bit fussy (Well really fussy) I didn't have a single bit of fear flash through me as before. That doesn't mean to say I wasn't super cautious tying her head up so she would be able to bite, and steering totally clear of any hooves, but still. She was a rediculously muddy mess and I had to use a shedding blade to get it all off, but as she was in heat she was super sensitive and kept wiggling about and stomping her feet. I sang a little song which didn't really seem to help, but who know's maybe it did and finally we were out in the ring.
Ironically she seemed totally happy under saddle. Not like last week when she flat out refused to trot, although that could have been me. We worked on some walk trot transitions which were absolutly beautiful, and went over some ground poles, which was a little harder, but still good. So thing and setteling down and coming together!
Tonight is the Hindu Holiday of Maha Shivarathri which the temple is celebrating tonight. I may have an update, so check back in soon!
Hello roger here from yellow springs. Please be careful!. we have been reading about your adventures!! keep up the good writing, very interesting and varied. roger.
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