I rode Granite on Thursday. It was PERFECT. We walked and trotted, did turns on the forehand. Backed up. Leg yielded. He was a peach (a mouthy and slow peach, but one with only 21 rides under his girth). I got photgraphic evidence of this monumental experience. I promptly shared the photos with Dianne then headed home to get ready for a date (Date #7 if anyone was counting.... he is meeting Granite tonight! But thats a different post). In the shuffle, I LOST MY CAMERA...and the pictures of my very first ride!! So, yet again, cameraless and sans documentation of my monumental day! I could kick myself.
Fortunately, Eva met me at the barn Monday (yesterday) evening with her blackberry in hand as I rode the dude for the second time (first time under english tack). It went just as well and I have proof!!! Forgive my awkward position. I got a wicked sunburn at the beach (yes, I know I grew up there and that this is like admitting that I am no longer a local) and the back of my knees and my love handles were screaming in pain as my bunched up jeans/half chaps touched my skin. Also? I look like a huge fatty despite having lost about 13lb... Oh well, I shall work harder. Granite deserves it. But, without further pause...
You guys look great! You fit him well and I love his expression in every photo! Congrats. Also can't wait to read the date and Granite post. :)
ReplyDeleteGood boy Granite! You guys look great together. :)
ReplyDeleteI said it on facebook and I will say it again...AMAZING! He is gorgeous! Now, tell Eva to update her blog please!
ReplyDeletethank you thank you thank you.
ReplyDeleteand I will pass the message along to Eva :)
Congrats on two great rides! Looks like it is all going to come together quite quickly :)
ReplyDeleteBEST PICTURES EVER!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you got to ride your boy! And I don't care what you say you look good on him! I started with Phoenix when he had about 30 rides on him and look at how far we went in just a year and a half. I cannot wait to read all about the horse shows and adventures that you have with him. I am so excited you are riding him!!!!! I look forward to a post on your new beau.
Yay!!! So happy for you both! And please stoppit with the self-deprication -- you look fabulous and happy and you're riding your horse!!! I know it's hard to believe (wink wink), but from this point on you will only love him more and more with every ride. Trust me! It's a fabulous journey!
ReplyDeleteSweet! I'm excited for you. You look great, too. Not where you eventually want to be maybe, but definitely making progress. Well done.
ReplyDeleteOh honey! You look fine, Fat? I'll show you fat!!! :) You look great on him. I'm jealous! Happy for you, but still jealous! :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice, you two look wonderful!
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THANKS EVERYBODY!
ReplyDeleteI was SO tired yesterday, so my date didn't get to meet Granite and I only went out to fly spray and give kisses (and candy). BUT, I'll update you as soon as there is something else interesting to write about :) Its hard to follow this kind of amazing!
Rachel - you both look fantastic! I hope the two of you have many happy years together.
ReplyDeleteFun fun fun fun and u look great, as does your sweet boy! :)
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