I smell like a horse.

[mijan]

But there's a reason for that. I went horseback riding today. My sister is brushing up on her riding skills because she's going to be teaching basic riding to campers this summer at the camp where she's working. So, I went with her to her lesson today, back to the barn where we used to ride when we were kids. I used to ride this bay thoroughbred mare named Babe. She was my favourite.

Anyhow, Babe was the horse Dory had planned for my sister to ride today, and I dug right in to help with the pre-ride grooming. (Babe had decided to roll in the mud out in the paddock, and seeing as it's just recently rained, she did a very thorough job of it, so it really was a two-person grooming job.) Anyhow, I couldn't help myself. I missed Babe so much, so I shelled out the money and did a lesson. I actually rode very well, especially for not having ridden more than three times in about a decade. Dory and her husband Iggy were both quite impressed.

And now, I HAVE to go back again.

*whimpers* I missed my Babe! I'll take pictures next time I go so you can see.

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[adinasauce.livejournal.com]

Awww!

My cousin Jeremy has a farm with three horses and a herd of cows. Last time I visited him, I rode Prince, who is a trained barrell-racing horse (don't know the breed, sorry!). Anyroads, Jeremy had used a new bit when he saddled Prince up, and Prince was NOT happy. I lightly tapped his side with my heel to get him to walk, and he TOOK OFF at a gallop.

Mind you, this was my first time ever riding past a very slow trot.

I don't know how I managed staying on that boy. He just went wild. It was awesome. :D

[mijan.livejournal.com]

Good times! And yes, you are lucky you managed to stay on. :)