Posted by seldomseen on November 7, 2007, at 12:54:21
In reply to Re: Well, things aren't going well..., posted by rskontos on November 7, 2007, at 11:08:55
And did a lot of groundwork with some other horses. Andrew had a blown shoe, so he got a pass until Friday.
It was so scary to be back. Frankly, I was glad I didn't have to face Andrew. He wouldn't even look at me. Poor guy, it's not his fault. But I can't really reach out and comfort him right now you know? My head still hurts.
I had to go back or I knew I would be gone for good. My instructor and I were lounging a horse and he got all bucky and wadded up and I got scared, but worked through it. My instructor was between me and the horse which was fine with me. He did some beautiful flying lead changes on the line. Just amazing.
I also worked the best horse in the whole world. His name is Jay and he is a 24 year old gelding quarter horse. He is solid as a rock - talk about bomb proof. When I do get back on, it will definately be on him for a few days. He's too lazy to buck, to dull in the bit to be sensitive and just too smart to work hard. When he gets upset, he just stops, turns to the barn and starts walking.
He's having trouble with his right canter depart, so I helped him to re-learn to pick up the right lead from the ground. He looks so uncomfortable in the counter-canter so I think it is important for him to strike out on the right lead.
It's going to be a long way back physically and mentally. I hope I can make it.
Seldom.
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