A lovely lesson today - what nice horsey things have you been up to?

[lurch3r]

I've come back to riding at a school this summer after a nasty accident 4 years ago. Am pushing 50 so it's been physically tough but worth it. Today, I had a lovely 'no reins' lesson over poles, just using body aids and really nice transitions and shapes. Schoolmaster horse perked up as soon as I left his head to its own devices and we had a lovely time. What nice horse things have you been up to today?

I clipped my own horse for the first time ever (EVER!) yesterday and he looks pretty ok

@NoProblem123 wow that's brave! Well done .

I have to say, the other people who loan 'our' loan on the other days had a go at clipping once, and it made me cross because it wasn't needed at that time anyway, and they did a REALLY bad job. They also hogged him for no reason and gave him a really stupid short forelock. They were obsessed with hair removal. He's a Highland so it was sad to see him all shorn.

Anyway, they no longer loan him (yay!) and his flowing locks are slowly returning (well his mane is still spiky sticking upwards but it won't take long now!).

My shiny new rescue has also suffered a similar fate with her last guardians - mane tail and forelock all cut with kitchen scissors ...

Today I was able to mount without assistance as little beastie likes to wiggle around and trot off while I am mounting.He stood still! The plan was to face down very scary cows next to the main farm track, but they weren’t in the field. Otherwise, had a lovely hack accompanied by yard owner on her v nice quarter horse.

I had a brilliant lesson today. Not ridden for a few weeks and it was a jumping lesson which made me a bit nervous but it was great! I rode my instructors old horse who is now a school horse and it was the best time I've jumped him.

I've been feeling a bit blergh the last few weeks but this really cheered me up!

We bought a trailer after a lot of travel mishaps and dramas. Just a second hand one from a friend and it needs a floor repair but super excited to be able to get our 2 out and about without having to ask friends for lifts x

I went for a really lovely hack with my newish loan horse today ( well it’s called a share but his owner doesn’t ride) . He’s been a bit spooky and he is quite strong, I’m in my mid 50’s and just getting back into riding after >20 years off. Today he was in a great mood from when I picked him out of the field, he really knows me now and some of the schooling and calming work I’ve been doing with him meant we had a rock solid, really fun hack out with no spooks (well almost none) and lots of exploring. A good day 😊