Here he is, all clickery.
In other news, I've been mulling over all of the positive feedback that I've been getting regarding rides which I think are total disasters, and I think it's starting to seep in.
I now know that Peanut can be upset and be controllable. He will try to listen even though his prey instincts are fired up. He is a very good horse.
It is ok to get off when a situation gets hairy, and remount when conditions improve. Safety is more important than looking like a wuss who can't ride. But, at the same time, trying to ride it out most likely will not kill me or the Nut.
I need to learn to be the alpha mare and stay the alpha mare. Taking deep breaths makes Peanut noticeably settle down, which means that I need to remember to keep checking in on myself.
We are ok. I have a good horse and I'm a decent enough rider.
In other other news.... the oats that we buy come in 40 lb bags. I have now lost 40 lbs. I have lost a bag of oats. :)
2 comments:
Congrats on your bag of oats! I really wanted to lose a bag of grain, but I stalled out pretty hard at a bag of oats - it's been at least six months since I lost any more weight, so I guess that's where I am for now. :) It's still an awesome feeling isn't it?
You're a good rider and he's a good horse and yall are both trying to be brave. :)
Nice photo! I was gonna say that jacket looked kinda big on you, Skeenny. And yes, Peanut's a very good horse. Please be sure to tell him that for me.
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