Rode Majesty, Mustang & Morgan
Intended to start with Sabi, but Maji wanted to go, so I took him out for a quick spin (20 min). Didn't let him go too far or fast because he is out of shape. He spooked at the tarp covering the feed and again when he put his nose in the feed trailer. So cute!
Rode Sabi outside the arena for the first time! Mounted without the stool (took two tries) and then we wandered around the house and out in the desert behind the stalls. Had her trot back to our yard, but had trouble stopping her ... had to go round in circles a few times before we stopped. I got mad and snapped at her. Made her walk, stop, walk, trot, walk, stop for a while before I felt comfortable letting her an a loose rein. We need more saddle time together, but she exceeded my expectations.
No running off, no bucking, no real fighting, and no spooking. Had her go all the way around the house and trotted in the turn out. She always gives a crow hop when i first ask for a trot, but no adverse behavior when asked for a canter. It was lovely! I would describe it as floaty ... her stride is so much longer than Morgan. All said and done, I think she did rather well. I wouldn't hesitate to ride her again.
Since Morgan was jealous, I took her for a jaunt. We had to argue about standing still while mounting, but that was our only "issue." We wandered round the house until she decided to go in to the open area behind the stalls. She continued on until we hit the "street." It had been flooded out and washed away in the heavy rains. The ground was still soft, but she handled herself admirably and continued around the "block." I let her canter home from the neighbor's driveway and it was joyous! So in love with her!
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