10/23/08

OK, well I finally got to ride today!Yea! I am working on a schedule so I can make sure I am riding if not everyday every other day. I am still gaining confidence with every ride, so I need to be riding everyday! So Marissa and I got him saddled, and took him to the round pen. This was the first time he has ever had to wear a flash and I wanted to make sure he was OK with it, plus it was so windy! We went to the arena and I hopped on, I let him poke around a couple of times,then work! We started bending and small circles to larger circles. I was afraid he was gonna be a little spooky because he is just 5 and it was super windy. The only time he simi spooked was as a few leaves blew past, and all he did was scoot up under me and turn around(like what was that!) After that we got down to the real work, we have about 12 to 15 poles to use. So Marissa fixed the poles to have some on each long side and two sets of 4 in the middle. So we were doing figure eights and small circles, OMG!!!! He was absolutely beautiful!! He was so soft and on the bit. He was SO good!!!! I wish we had pictures!!Next time! He was tyring me a bit, so I had to really use my seat and leg. It was hard ride for me because I was riding a 5 year old with LOTS of seat and leg. Which is totally different from any other 5 year old which not so much. So I am still getting used to him, and he to me. I loved his work ethic he was so happy and light. We did alot of collection in the corners and stretching on the long side. He was brilliant!! Soft and supple, he realized VERY quickly that if he carried himself I would stay(with the pressure) out of his face. He stayed on the bit and forward! I was so happy with him, he shows so much promise! I am so excited, I hope to not jinks myself and he will continue do great! I will keep my blog updated!!!!