I bet you havent seen this before

You guys look great. I've certainly seen tall men riding big horses, but you make that Clyde look small! Lol. I also can't hate on the shorts and sneakers, as I have been known to not always wear proper riding clothes. I usually opt for my breeches and boots when I'm in a saddle though, as english saddles are great at giving painful rubs. Welcome to the forum!

Hey Paul....where are ya! Haven't seen any pics for a while.

You two look good together, lol you do make that horse look small heheehee

Welcome! Your horse is beautiful! Don't sweat about the sneakers. I've seen way worse! And loose reins can be over rated. It depends on the horse's level of training and what they prefer. I knew a horse who needed contact all the time to feel secure. You and your Clyde look good!

Don't take too much to heart. If you're happy and comfortable and your mare seems well suited. Just have fun :)
Posted via Mobile Device

Perfect horse for you.

Firstly, welcome aboard! Very cool to see you have an opportunity to lease what seems to be a very wonderful mare :) Too awesome!

As for sneakers, I ride in them. Not often, but if I go to the barn and I decide to ride and all I have is sneakers. I use them. I have been around horses in flip flops, but do my best to limit that because.. Well I like my toes and a horse has a mind of its own. I may have them under my thumb, but one mis-placed bird or something or other would contradict that ;)

As for the shorts, I have no clue how anyone can do that comfortably, but I perspire more on my legs than most... I think.

Anyway, enough of my babble. Welcome!

Anna's probably getting pretty big in the middle about now if she was 70 days in foal in August. Is she doing alright? I'm with Allison, I'd love to see some new pics!