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Barnyard Buddies:  4th horseback riding lesson with photo of Nellie  |
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dreamingofafarm
True Blue Farmgirl
157 Posts
Tina
Bangor
Pennsylvania
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 Posted - May 14 2010 : 07:00:23 AM
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Hello Everyone,
Well last night was my 4th riding lesson. The instruction was much the same as the last time except that we went to the outdoor ring for the first time. We have had tons of rain so their was alot of mud and standing water. I went through 2-point, 10 meter circles, and direction change drills with Nellie - the wonderful lesson horse I get to use - and it was amazing how different balancing on the uneven terrain was. I truly love riding Nellie each week. I signed up for four more lessons last night and can hardly wait until next week to ride again. My instructor said that I am the only one who rides Nellie on Thursdays because the other students don't like her. I can't for the life of me understand why except perhaps horses are like people and certain personalities mix and others don't. When we were heading back to the barn last night, Nellie started to whinny and the other horses answered from inside the barn. It was like she was bragging - look at me I'm outside and you are stuck in there. She was practically strutting when we walked inside.
Many of you asked me about a photo of her, so here is a shot my instructor took of me and Nellie from my lesson last night (I hope I uploaded this properly!).
Wishing everyone all the best!
-Tina
Farmgirl Sisterhood #1355
"It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones afterall." - Laura Ingalls Wilder |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - May 14 2010 : 07:55:40 AM
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you two sure do look good together. what fun happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farmgirl #1014
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traildancer
True Blue Farmgirl
485 Posts
Loyce
Glide
OR
USA
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Posted - May 14 2010 : 09:41:38 AM
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Beware--you are creating an addiction!!! But a good one. I ride every chance I get. When I start feeling cranky and out of sorts, I usually find that it's been over a week without riding my horse. Just something about them soothes my soul.
I'm glad you are enjoying Nellie. Sounds like she enjoys you, too!
The trail is the thing.... Louis L'Amour |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - May 14 2010 : 10:02:28 AM
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She is beautiful Tina!! And you look like a natural born rider!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
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Posted - May 16 2010 : 06:46:20 AM
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Dear Tina,
It's SO wonderful to read about your joy, and your connection with Nellie. It feels GREAT when the horse's self esteem gets a boost!
Mary LD
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
( I'm just one short of a drill team!) |
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Faransgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Beth
Houston
Texas
USA
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Posted - May 16 2010 : 4:39:51 PM
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Congratulations on your lessons and your connection to Nellie.
Farmgirl Sister 572
When manure happens just say "WOO HOO Fertilizer". |
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Barnyard Buddies: 4th horseback riding lesson with photo of Nellie |
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4th horseback riding lesson with photo of Nellie
