Saturday, February 16, 2013

ahhhh such a great ride!!

I planned to ride in the indoor today, and maybe do some jumping, but just as I got on a lesson started and I didn't want to interrupt. I decided to ride in the outdoor instead, but when I got on I realised the footing really kind of sucked. After all that snow fell last weekend and Maddy and I rode in the outdoor, we had an entire day of rain, then it froze, then it was very warm for a couple days (in the 40's), then it froze again, and the result is a lot of layers of uneven and slippery footing where the footprints were from last weekend's ride.

In the small grassy paddocks, though, the footing was perfect because no one had been in there. I gave it a shot and can I just say, LUCY WAS PERFECT.

Here are some photos!

just as I started riding, the snow began falling. we're supposed to get another
six inches by tomorrow! 



here I was saying, alright this footing sucks -- onto plan b!







YAY heels

got her back, got her together, and got her back into the canter in less
than two strides. NICE :)





Lucy says, I'm glad that you love me and all but where's my damn cookie?!





16 comments:

  1. I love this post, and I love the pictures you guys look great :)

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  2. Awwww you guys look like you're having so much fun!!!

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  3. beautiful photos, the snow does make a lovely backdrop. I also am envious of your heels, mine never sink that well!

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  4. Beautiful pics. Glad she is being sooo good!!

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  5. Great Pics!! I love the smile on your face, through the whole ride :)

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  6. a. SO happy to see news of great rides!
    b. I love her strong chest!
    c. She is one of the most beautiful horses I have ever seen.

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  7. Beautiful pictures! I must admit that I am slightly jealous of the snow photos you have been posting.

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  8. Beautiful pictures - 2 pretty girls!
    Was Lucy a bit thin a while back? She looks like she's at a really nice weight now.

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  9. Your snow riding pictures are so adorable!

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  10. Beautiful photos!! Both of you look great!

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  11. Gorgeous photos. You guys look so good together.

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  12. Wow, your pictures are so pretty! I love snow photos.

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  13. Love the pics! :) Love the snow! :)

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