It's Riding Time

Another great horse day. Today i decided to ride as Buzz was over his spookiness. I am not sure what fixed it as a tried several things including limiting the amount of fresh autumn grass and a touch of Savvy on my part.

He use to be good at standing still while i get on, but as i am putting the relationship first i had a wait a little while for him to stop being unsure about which side i was to get on. So i made sure we did a lot of nothing once i was on board. I get on the side he says is most comfortable for him.

We spent at least 3 or 4 songs by Keith Urban just riding the rail. He was taking over so i worked on my lift the rein, ask, quick release, i do tend to hang onto the rein for too long. "The more you use your reins, the less he uses his brain". Funny how those little Parellisms come into your brain. We did some nice sideways, they seem better when i lift my supporting rein which stops him from creeping forward. His backups have always been good so i am progressing to just thinking and asking with my legs.

Brought some dates today (suggestion from Jane) and used them as a reward. Although i think the boys prefer my homemade horse cookies.

2 grated carrots, two grated apples, cup of molasses, cup of flour, 1/4cup of oil. Mix together and bake in the oven. Not sure how long but until cooked. I cut them into very small squares and store in the fridge. Warning be sure to tell your husband that they are horse cookies.

Great ride hope its nice tomorrow as will ride again.