This
past weekend Blue and I had a longing session on Saturday. He ‘s an old hand at
longing and knows his cues and also knows there’s a treat in the barn at the
end of a session. It’s a pleasure to longe a horse who knows his job and does it
without being dramatic. The longeing wasn’t for him but for me. I basically
wanted to see how he was moving and if anything might be bothering him. He’s had some hock issues in the past and I
didn’t want to ride him until I assessed where he was physically.
We’re
starting out slow until we both get into better shape. I took him to the indoor on Sunday for a short ride. We
walked and worked on steering and bending a little bit. To keep it interesting we walked over
cavelletti and switched directions a few times.
If Blue gets bored he will find something to make it more interesting
for him and it usually involves a diversion that will satisfy his sense of
humor at the riders cost. I’m happy to report that we had a very nice ride
together. Blue was very well behaved and seemed to be enjoying himself. For some reason he was being very sweet to me
and let me give him hugs and kisses. Blue has the ability to always make me
smile because he’s such a character.
Until
next time
Quote for Today
In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, a stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, “How are you old friend?” and suddenly, all your troubles fade away.
Sounds nice. Glad you got to ride your old friend.
ReplyDeleteA good horse always knows. Bless his heart for helping to heal yours.
ReplyDeleteExcellent!
ReplyDeleteWay to go! Now I need to get the lead out and at least start long lining.
ReplyDeleteThey know...
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear that you and Blue are getting to work together - he is a handsome guy and he knows what is needed.
ReplyDeleteI believe our relationships with our horses are always shifting and changing, and it sounds like that's what has happened with you and Blue. He sounds like a really good boy, and I love the ones with a sense of humor and adventure! Never a dull moment!
ReplyDeleteLot of people might say that Blue is being so sweet because he feels your sadness over Dusty. I'll bet as time goes on he gets back to challenging you sometimes just for the game of it, when he knows your mind is on him alone.
ReplyDeleteLovely to read your post, GHM, glad you're back in the saddle. Blue has always struck me as a sweetheart ... a challenging sweetheart, but a sweetheart nonetheless ;) Maybe he wanted cuddles as well as wanting to give you some. Take care xx
ReplyDeleteBlue is so handsome! Sounds like a very sweet boy too :)
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are taking the time you need, as it benefits him too. Blue sounds like a sweet boy, and delighted to have more of your attention.
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