Back In The Saddle

It's been a while since I've had a lesson because of weather or illnesses. I was SO glad to get back in the saddle but I don't think Satchmo was as happy. Poor pony seemed to be having back problems. Even jumping he wasn't having fun. I'm assuming it's the hard ground and being a little out of shape due to the inconsistency of lessons. Hopefully once the weather warms up and the ground gets softer all of the horses will feel a little better. Even Bella looked heavy on her feet and they both felt stiff. It was a good lesson though! We did some transition stuff and tried jumping but that wasn't as successful because he was ouchy. Hopefully next week he'll feel a little more in shape and a little less sore from getting back in the lesson groove again. And I'll have to get some pictures up for 2009 soon. It's just been so hard to actually keep to a schedule when it might snow one day and be 50 degrees the next. Ugh! I hate the winter!

First Ride of 2009

This morning - after much hiking and walking yesterday - I went for my first ride in 2009. Satchmo knows when I'm tired and made me work pretty hard during the flat. But it was the jumping that really took it out of me. I just couldn't muster up enough energy to jump much :( we did a few at 2' 4" and I don't know how I managed to stay on a couple of times. If I had had more energy we would've done some at 2' 6". Sorry, Satch :(

My Mom and I decided on horse Halloween costumes so we can be prepared for the Talbot Run costume show in October :P I know it's a little early but at least now we won't have to think up something last minute. I'm going to dress Satchmo up as Michael Phelps with a shoulder guard as his speedo, some goggles, a swimming cap and use some tied up bouys as lap lanes. :P MOm is going to dress Bella up as a Diva, a real one from the Opera :P Horns and braids and all :P very cool!