I’ve been doing some serious thinking since my fall as I’d been asked by a couple of people to "really think if Eastar’s the one for me"! I didn’t want to be writing about it until I was 100% sure & I knew I couldn’t write the blog without mentioning what was churning over in my mind. Of course it’s good news & it was never really doubted but I did promise I would "give it some serious thought", so I did!
Eastar’s here to stay, fact!
1. OK so I need lessons - Simple, riding school 15 miles away & on my list.
2. Something more suitable - I don’t want an old plodding school master! By spring/summer I’ll want a bit more life/spirit.
3. Never again will I get a chance to have a horse as fab as Eastar – Ability, character, charm, personality (I adore a quirk) not to mention his stunning looks so I ain’t about to let him pass me by now!
So I’m batting above my weight, but like I say come summer I’ll be the rider he needs & in the meantime we (think I can speak for him too) love spending time together & just chillin.
We did have a wee ride today (1st time since falling off). My coccyx still hurts but riding didn’t seem to irritate it anymore than general moving, so I just had 10 mins & then took Jamie & Ellice up & down.
Eastar was a dream & behaved very well despite me feeling?? I don’t know… Less sure of myself/ more alert, not panicky or anything silly like that. I was firmer than normal & nipped any nonsense in the bud (before I got panicky?), I felt one step ahead due to my heightened awareness/ nerves. So yup my fall has shaken my confidence (maybe not a bad thing) & I’m not planning any hacks out until I’ve had some lessons at a riding school.
Today was the first time Jamie had ever ridden & I have to say I felt very nervous (not to mention sorry for Eastar), so his time was cut short. Jamie had a friend over so his mind wasn’t on it & he wasn’t listening. Eastar was alert & not sure with Jamie on his back (holding the reins at a stupid height).
Ellice however is becoming a bit of an old hand so I only have to walk beside/ jog behind as they trot off. Eastar really changes when Ellice is in the saddle, his head goes down & he responds beautifully to her with such gentle movement. To see them together could make me burst with pride! Ellice is in total control with perfect seat & reins, she uses her legs 100% & the reins don’t even flicker when she asks him to turn. I so would love for her to have lessons & when we can afford it I’m sure she’ll be happy to accompany me. She’s a natural & the beaming smile she gives as I’m flagging behind is amazing!
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