Kootenay
Well-Known Member
Hiya Folks,
This time of year around here there are quite a few well broke horses to ride, and I was chosen to ride a 25 year old arab the other day. She was a challenge to say the least with my ride ending with a rearing fit--not whoaing,,etc. I figured if I can handle that, I can handle my own.
Tonight I grabbed my bridle--(no saddle this time),,,--tacked Honey up--cleaned feet--fly sprayed, and got a leg up. I might have lasted 4 seconds up there. I landed on my feet, with a fairly calm horse at the end of the reins, and proceeded to spend about 13 minutes laying over her back while being led around a step or two here and there.
I left it at that, and I must say it was stupid on my part, but I kept a big grin on my face the whole time. I figure if a horse is going to let me get back on-(part way), then I have a chance of getting her fully trained by summer of next year--(hopefully).
I have a pretty big inner leg bruise from trying to hang on. Obviously i need to hang on tighter next time
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This time of year around here there are quite a few well broke horses to ride, and I was chosen to ride a 25 year old arab the other day. She was a challenge to say the least with my ride ending with a rearing fit--not whoaing,,etc. I figured if I can handle that, I can handle my own.
Tonight I grabbed my bridle--(no saddle this time),,,--tacked Honey up--cleaned feet--fly sprayed, and got a leg up. I might have lasted 4 seconds up there. I landed on my feet, with a fairly calm horse at the end of the reins, and proceeded to spend about 13 minutes laying over her back while being led around a step or two here and there.
I left it at that, and I must say it was stupid on my part, but I kept a big grin on my face the whole time. I figure if a horse is going to let me get back on-(part way), then I have a chance of getting her fully trained by summer of next year--(hopefully).
I have a pretty big inner leg bruise from trying to hang on. Obviously i need to hang on tighter next time
