Today was the warmest day of the week, so far. It's supposed to reach up to 60 degrees on Saturday!
Bones came in first today. He was super muddy! He had both sides thoroughly caked in mud. I never get annoyed when I greet a muddy horse, I just laugh and hope that they enjoyed a good roll (or two)!
I picked out his hooves, and started to curry him when Kazi popped his head around the corner of the run-in, asking to come in. I haltered him, and tied him to a hitching post so he could wait his turn. I finished grooming Bones, and put him in the stall so he could eat while Kazi and I went for a ride outside.
I initially was going to use Steve's western saddle today. But when I started to tighten the cinch, Kazi swished his tail and pinned his ears. I decided to just use my Stubben instead. He had no issues when I tightened the girth, just stood there nicely!
Anywho, I had planned on going up the big hill but soon figured out that it was too muddy. I wasn't worried about going UP the hill, just the thought of coming back down! So, we went up the driveway toward the pine woods. He was leery of the same spot that Bones was yesterday. But he has such a good mind that with a little bit of reassurance, he walked on quietly. He stayed quiet for about half of the ride. Then we came to a spot where there are horses pastured right next to the trail. These horses are relatively new there, and I'm almost positive that he hadn't been ridden by them until today. It did startle him, but not to the point of a spook. RIGHT after he noticed the horses, we turned a corner (horses still very much in sight) to come across 7-8 jumping deer. Now, THAT startled him to the point of a spook! He tried to jolt to the right, but as soon as I put the leg and rein pressure on, he stayed put. I thought about walking forward for a few steps, then just turning back. But quickly realized that wouldn't be the best plan. So we continued our ride through the woods. He was jiggy (at least he tried to be, I really hate jigging.. so I insisted that he walk.. even if it was at an up-beat tempo). We made it back to the barn without further incident, then walked around in the arena for a couple of minutes.
I un-tacked Kazi, then switch Bones and his place.. putting Kazi in the stall, and Bones on a hitching post. I figured since it was so nice out, I ought to take Bones out for a bit as well.. so we tacked up and went outside. We didn't go on the trail at all.. took a nice calm and relaxed walk around the farm. We checked out a couple of brush/burn piles, and even a tarp. We only rode for about 10 minutes. Then both of the boys got their grain and supplements, treats, and got turned out.
Even with the "up-beat" ride with Kazi, it was a pretty relaxing barn day!
Bones is looking pudgy to me. Maybe it's because of his winter woolies. Orrrr, maybe it's the 24/7 hay access and not much riding! Lol I need to get both of them on some sort of training/exercise program (and stick to it).
Bones came in first today. He was super muddy! He had both sides thoroughly caked in mud. I never get annoyed when I greet a muddy horse, I just laugh and hope that they enjoyed a good roll (or two)!
I picked out his hooves, and started to curry him when Kazi popped his head around the corner of the run-in, asking to come in. I haltered him, and tied him to a hitching post so he could wait his turn. I finished grooming Bones, and put him in the stall so he could eat while Kazi and I went for a ride outside.
I initially was going to use Steve's western saddle today. But when I started to tighten the cinch, Kazi swished his tail and pinned his ears. I decided to just use my Stubben instead. He had no issues when I tightened the girth, just stood there nicely!
Anywho, I had planned on going up the big hill but soon figured out that it was too muddy. I wasn't worried about going UP the hill, just the thought of coming back down! So, we went up the driveway toward the pine woods. He was leery of the same spot that Bones was yesterday. But he has such a good mind that with a little bit of reassurance, he walked on quietly. He stayed quiet for about half of the ride. Then we came to a spot where there are horses pastured right next to the trail. These horses are relatively new there, and I'm almost positive that he hadn't been ridden by them until today. It did startle him, but not to the point of a spook. RIGHT after he noticed the horses, we turned a corner (horses still very much in sight) to come across 7-8 jumping deer. Now, THAT startled him to the point of a spook! He tried to jolt to the right, but as soon as I put the leg and rein pressure on, he stayed put. I thought about walking forward for a few steps, then just turning back. But quickly realized that wouldn't be the best plan. So we continued our ride through the woods. He was jiggy (at least he tried to be, I really hate jigging.. so I insisted that he walk.. even if it was at an up-beat tempo). We made it back to the barn without further incident, then walked around in the arena for a couple of minutes.
I un-tacked Kazi, then switch Bones and his place.. putting Kazi in the stall, and Bones on a hitching post. I figured since it was so nice out, I ought to take Bones out for a bit as well.. so we tacked up and went outside. We didn't go on the trail at all.. took a nice calm and relaxed walk around the farm. We checked out a couple of brush/burn piles, and even a tarp. We only rode for about 10 minutes. Then both of the boys got their grain and supplements, treats, and got turned out.
Even with the "up-beat" ride with Kazi, it was a pretty relaxing barn day!
Bones is looking pudgy to me. Maybe it's because of his winter woolies. Orrrr, maybe it's the 24/7 hay access and not much riding! Lol I need to get both of them on some sort of training/exercise program (and stick to it).
Also, I want to sell one of my english bridles to get a cob sized one for Bones. I have a nice horse sized Stubben, and an older, no-name bridle. Both are in great working order. How much should I ask for each of them? Bits aren't included.
Older bridle:
Stubben:
How much for Stubben? Can You send it to Poland? };]
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