Second Riding Lesson on Satuday... so far, so good!
My first riding lesson last Saturday was a success. According to my riding instructor, I have the basic cores of riding pretty much down. This Saturday, she will be a bit more intense with my lesson, meaning that there will be more intense exercises for me to work on with my lesson horse. I am both excited, yet a little nervous about how this Saturday lesson will go. I wonder if I will have to ride without my stirrups... which probably will eventually happen, since I have done that kind of thing before, when I used to take lessons. It will be hell on my legs, but worth it, in the long run. Horse riding is worth aching legs, and other parts of the body. My lesson horse partner so far, is Gunnar. Gunnar is an Appaloosa gelding with a kind, but lazy demeanor. He is the type of horse, where a riding will always have to keep a leg on him. I do like that he is easy going, and like how he responds to my leg, and movements in the saddle. He seems to respond well, and without any protest. Sur...