I'm so proud of my wonderful horse! We had a 3.5 hour hack yesterday with a friend and her horse, and Betty didn't put a hoof out of place - we had to go past Shetland ponies, goats, roadworks, a JCB(!!), cows, through enclosed spaces, next to a road with massive lorries (and idiot drivers) and when did she spook..?
...When a pigeon flapped out of a bush.
I am so so so proud of her though - it's the furthest we've been, the bravest we've been, and she even had to lead the older, more experienced and bombproof horse past the JCB. I think she's beginning to trust me at last - there were several moments when she hesitated, I nudged her on and she just went for it.
She powered round as well, ears pricked and keen to go, but came back every time I asked, and unbelievably there was not a drop of sweat on her when we got home. We walked a lot of the way, and I knew she was fairly fit, but expected her to warm up a bit!
I on the other hand, clearly need to improve my level of endurance... Despite new and fabulous saddle, my legs appeared to be locked in the astride position for quite some time after dismounting...
A well earned easy day in the field today for Madame I think. I'm riding a friend's horse for her this evening, so might get hubby to ride Bets out with us for a short gentle hack, but she definitely deserves an easy day!
Did I mention how proud I am of my superstar?
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