A broken gelding, a broken heart. You can't mend one without the other.
From an OTTB who taught me how to love, to a Quarter Horse who taught me how to trust. It's the respect you gain and the bond you build that makes you the team you are.
Tear Drop Winken - 2006 AQHA Gelding
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Wednesday, September 16, 2015
15-Mile Ride
Not being consistent for a few weeks and the a long hard jump session with the pony makes for a very slow trail ride. 15 miles may have been a little much. We made it in about 4.5 hours with some beautiful scenery, but definitely slow and steady. Brantley was actually not so sure-footed like he usually is. I wasn't pushing him to move very forward either but still, even Wendy was surprised by how much he was tripping and seeming to find every single rock he could slip on.
Definitely will have to prepare better next time we do that. Was bit sore the next day so he had the last few days off. Played a bit in the round pen today, very very lazy. Lucky for him, this cold is kicking my ass so he got off easy. Ready to stop needing to carry a box of tissues everywhere! Hunter Pace in new territory this weekend with W & E! Can't wait.
Still no word about Equine Affaire, but I'm sure it'll take more than a week...
Keeping my fingers and toes crossed for EA!
ReplyDeleteI wish we had access to trails like that closer to my barn!
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