YAY, I rode Big John

Okay, so I went home this weekend and got ambitious so I talked to my Dad about how long before I could ride John. We caught him up and checked his knees and hocks and they were closed. YAY!!!! I started riding him that day. I have now ridden him 3 times and just thought I would share some pix and video. These are from his first ride.



And these are from his third ride just yesterday before I had to come home.

This one kinda shows his size a little better.

And here is the first time I rode him bareback. (on the 3rd ride)

Here is the link to the one video. Before you start critiquing, he has a trot that is impossible to sit (saddle or bareback). The reason that I am not gripping with my legs is because I had my spurs on and I did not want to gut-hook him. He is still kinda learning how to go in a straight line and is reluctant to leave the sight of the barn but he is getting better. And don't laugh at the part where I nearly fall off and hurt myself LOL.
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Congratulations!! He is stunning!!

Can I have him? I will trade you Toby. Kidding!

Thank you Ruthieann. Appy, HAHAHAHAHA, I don't think I could bear to part with him. I can't wait to see how far he will go in his training.

Wow, he sure is big! What an adorable boy! So cute!

How tall is he?

He looks amazing! He'll be a lot of fun when he's trained!

Thanks everyone. Gotx, I am not sure how tall he is. I have a measuring stick that only goes to 17hh and he is at least 18hh but maybe more. It is kinda hard for me to tell cause I can't see how much taller his withers are than the stick. He is already lots of fun even being green broke.