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| Alee |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 06:58:53 AM
Last night I rode a Tennesse Walking horse for the first time. I was warned that he isn't the best at the running walk, but it certainly was a great experience.
Any way "He's Breaking Out" or HBO for short is a school horse and he knows it. He has an internal timer and doesn't really like to work all that hard. So Deb, the ranch manager wanted to put an adult on him that would make him work a bit.
I got to ride for I don't know- over an hour I am sure. It was so great! I haven't been able to ride for about 5 years, but this month I have gotten to ride twice!
As I was coming in, Deb who is also a riding instructor said I have a really good seat! I am so pleased with that compliment because having a good seat is so key to being able to ride well!
Alee
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| Alee |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 07:47:54 AM
Anna- you might enjoy their website. This is where I am boarding my horse: www.standingrock.com
Alee
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| Annab |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 03:39:10 AM
Hey, that's really cool.
I'm jealous.
Haven't been riding in years.
For me it's a Tennessee Walker or nothing! |
| prariehawk |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 7:35:57 PM
What a nice compliment--I took riding lessons for a while many years ago but didn't stick with it ling enough to develop a good seat. Now you have me wanting to ride again--you're so blessed to have good horses to ride. Enjoy!
Cindy
"Dog is my co-pilot"
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| Alee |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 5:14:45 PM
Marly- you should come up and visit! We would get you cured of worrying about horse bites! I don't allow Tala to get nippy or lippy. If she starts to nibble she gets my index and middle finger poked into the skin behind her mouth. It doesn't hurt them but it is enough of a shock that they realize that they are not allowed to do any sort of mouthing. She is very good about it. *hugs*
PS I put some more pictures on the Tala blog today!
Alee
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 4:38:14 PM
I'd love to beable to have access to a horse. Well, I do, one of my sisters is married to a cowboy that had horses. However, he, in my humble opinion, is NOT too good or nice to animals. I know I'd be shaking all over the place if I did try to ride a horse. The horse would have to be super old, and move slowly, so as not to beable to turn its head and bite me. LOL
Marly
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| Alee |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 3:18:35 PM
Actually I wasn't sore at all! I was amazed! I rode using a special saddle designed for gaited horses and while I can tell I used muscles they aren't sore! I really liked how the horse moved.
Alee
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 12:35:29 PM
Alee:
It's so nice to read your postings about riding again. I bet you were a bit sore after riding so long! LOL
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| wild daisy |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 10:25:27 AM
I am so jealous! I rode all during my childhood. I rode just western style but how I enjoyed it. I would have like to learn or have the opportunity to ride different types like English etc.
Did you get that job you wanted? I have been working about 50 hour weeks right now and hope to shorten the hours in the near future.
Jenna is getting married on August 1st. Just a little affair then Derek my son is coming up on August 13th. Hope to see you sometime soon.
Madelynne
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| Alee |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 07:32:09 AM
It is kindof! :D
Alee
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 07:11:13 AM
Great compliment, Alee! Good for you. I know you must be having the best time ever. I am so happy for you, girl! And only your second time in 5 years? I guess it's just like riding a bike, huh?
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| Cabinprincess |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 07:08:58 AM
Great for you and even greater she took the time to tell you!! It is so nice when someone takes the time to say nice things. Kudo's to you!
Smiles,
Melody June
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
