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. Sure, I may have to tap him with the crop to get him to trot, but that is only if he does not respond to my leg, or other aids. His trot is a bit on the rough, bouncy side, but I know that I can learn to work with it. I have ridden horses where their trots were just as bouncy. It is just the matter of getting a good rhythm going, and posting at the right times.
I am happy that my manager is interested that I am taking riding lessons, once again. She has even asked for photos of me, while I am riding. Hopefully, my brother will be able to come along this Saturday, so he can take photos of the lesson. I am happy, and proud to show others my passion in riding.
My husband has been supportive too, which is nice, although I do think that I annoy him sometimes with all the horse talk. I cannot help but want to talk about riding, now that I am back into it again. I just get so excited, and happy about being back at the barn again, and being in that environment where I can interact with horses, once again. I plan on hopefully spending more time at the barn, just generally helping out with barn chores, and hopefully learning as much as I can about stable care and management. It would help me to have more knowledge in that department under my belt. I just love the feeling of being around the horses, and enjoy grooming, tacking, cleaning, mucking, and other aspects that goes with barn work. It makes me feel fulfilled, and accomplished to be doing something that I thoroughly enjoy.
I still have that dream of having a permanent job, which allows me to work with horses in someway, or another. I do not think that dream will ever go away. It is the one place where I feel at home, and at peace.
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. Sure, I may have to tap him with the crop to get him to trot, but that is only if he does not respond to my leg, or other aids. His trot is a bit on the rough, bouncy side, but I know that I can learn to work with it. I have ridden horses where their trots were just as bouncy. It is just the matter of getting a good rhythm going, and posting at the right times.
I am happy that my manager is interested that I am taking riding lessons, once again. She has even asked for photos of me, while I am riding. Hopefully, my brother will be able to come along this Saturday, so he can take photos of the lesson. I am happy, and proud to show others my passion in riding.
My husband has been supportive too, which is nice, although I do think that I annoy him sometimes with all the horse talk. I cannot help but want to talk about riding, now that I am back into it again. I just get so excited, and happy about being back at the barn again, and being in that environment where I can interact with horses, once again. I plan on hopefully spending more time at the barn, just generally helping out with barn chores, and hopefully learning as much as I can about stable care and management. It would help me to have more knowledge in that department under my belt. I just love the feeling of being around the horses, and enjoy grooming, tacking, cleaning, mucking, and other aspects that goes with barn work. It makes me feel fulfilled, and accomplished to be doing something that I thoroughly enjoy.
I still have that dream of having a permanent job, which allows me to work with horses in someway, or another. I do not think that dream will ever go away. It is the one place where I feel at home, and at peace.
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