Today Brian came with to the stable to hang out with Steen some more. He practiced leading Steen around the arena at both the walk and trot. They both did quite well, and it was very fun to get to stand back and watch Steen move. He’s just so pretty. Well, let’s be honest, they… Read more »
indoor ride
A Lope
The weather forecast predicted rain in the afternoon, so I headed for the stable this morning. Naturally, it started raining when I was about a quarter of a mile away. Luckily, this doesn’t matter since I can do everything I need to do inside, including riding, though I really hope to start using the outdoor… Read more »
Leaps and Bounds
Fortunately, only figurative ones. Yesterday was another good ride. I went out in the morning before work and Steen was still mostly clean in the spots I’d manged to get mud-free yesterday, so grooming wasn’t too much of a challenge. I tacked him up but left the bridle off this time and attached my 12… Read more »
Trots
Today when I arrived at the barn there was someone else riding in the arena. Of course, other people who board there have every right to ride in the arena, but this meant I couldn’t tack Steen up in the corner like I’ve been doing. So, instead I took him to the area near the… Read more »
Giddy Up
Today when I got to the barn I put my saddle and pad in the arena near where I’ve been working on teaching Steen to stand, telling myself that whether or not I used them today, he needed to get used to having them around. Then I went out to the pasture to get my… Read more »