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Rode Maia Today!

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#1 ·
So I finally picked up all my tack from my parents' garage (where I had been keeping it until now... my apartment is too small to hold horsey goods) last night! I went out to feed this morning, and thought it was such a nice day that I wanted to see how she looked in my english getup... and I have to say, she looks darn good. I lunged her for a while and got a short video of that - it will be uploaded later, and she was a little energized, but still fairly calm, so I got it in my head to just jump on her and see how she handles a person on her back.
Side note: she's "green broke" but has only had a person on her maybe 4-5 times in the past 4 years, and the lady only walked her, didn't do anything beyond that.
Anyways, so I grabbed my helmet (I finally get to use it! I bought it in October and haven't used it much at all - it's a shame for a $400 helmet to sit in my car.. I bought a nice one to entice myself to wear it :P I think I look stupid in them!) let down my stirrups and jumped on... she was great! We walked around the little field I use as an arena, and once I was confident she was going to listen to my rein and leg aids, I decided well, why not trot? Ahh, even without her feet done she moves nicely... I'm so proud of my little girl! We went around both directions, then walked some more, and called it quits on a good note.
I know this isn't exactly an exciting story, but it is for me! I'm so happy, I'm about to burst!
Pictures will be posted later.. I've got to get ready for work now!
 
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#3 ·
Congrats! You are lucky to get so nice and quiet(!) horse!
 
#7 ·
yay! *claps* you're going to have to get some riding pics for sure!!!! she's such a cutiepie.
and i agree with the person who said the little things are the most exciting - training milestones are the most exciting things ever!
go youuu!
 
#10 ·
I can't believe the support I'm getting! This is awesome! Thank you all for your words of encouragement!!
Although she's 8 and "green broke" she has only been ridden 3 times in the past 4 years, and that was the lady jumping on, walking around, then jumping off again. Besides that, it's anyones guess. And she's never had English tack on, which makes it just that much better! I'm so proud of my little girl! I'm probably going to have another quick ride tomorrow morning... I don't want to do too much while her feet are in such terrible condition, so I'm fairly limited as to what I can do with her... and my farrier hasn't returned the call I put out to him today.
Btw, I'm officially buying her on Saturday!!
 
#13 ·
That's great! Congrats! Sounds like she likes you. You guys are making a bond to the sound of me. It also sounds like your making progress. Well done! Just remember to try and end the ride on a good note. And my instructor told me a little tip. When you get on a horse, give it a good pat as you want to make it a good thing, not a bad thing.


:wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:
 
#17 ·
Congrats JDI!!! I knew she would be perfect for you! She just needed a strong personality to show her the way. She's probably so eager to please you!

I think as horse people , we get so caught up in the "conformation" thing that we forget there is a living, breathing horse waiting to be discovered and worked with. Sometimes, for pleasure riding conformation is not everything. I'm so glad SHE found YOU! I'm a true believer that EVERYTHING happens for a reason...
 
#18 ·
ahearn, that was so touching, thank you! you almost brought tears to my eyes!

FGR - I went out again this morning and rode her, she was great once again! I didn't lunge her or anything, just tacked her up and jumped on… she was a little impatient for me to get on, and kept walking forwards, but after a few firm “no”s, she got the idea and stood for me to get on. I actually rode her in the large pasture today, instead of sticking to a small pen (which I did just because I had NO idea how she would react yesterday!) Anyways, she accepted the new English stuff with absolutely no fuss. She definitely needs to be started from ground-up as far as riding goes… she turns and stops, but those are iffy at best. No idea what leg pressure means other than “go” and has no idea what rein contact is all about. But she is a sweetheart, and is very very very willing to please. I rode her around the field a few times at a walk, then asked for a trot, and kept her going for a few turns around each direction, again, she did great. No fussing at all, other than the occasional ear-pin which seemed to mean “mom, I’ve been a pasture ornament for 8 years, stop pressing my sides, I’ll go when I want to.” (JDI: um no.. you'll go now. As in now, when I ask you, not when you feel like it, silly mare.)
I just had a short 15-minute ride, which is about all I’m going to do until her feet are done. Plus in her overweight condition, she’s going to need time to be able to keep going without passing out on me – hah. Spent about 70% of the ride walking, circling, etc, and 30% trotting. She does have a nice gait and isn’t off, which is surprising because of her feet… but hey.
I’m excited to see what her canter feels like!

It’s so nice to have my own horse again… I can’t believe how much I’ve missed it…
 
#19 ·
That is great! Hopefully you can get her feet done soon so you can really start working her! Did you get pictures yet :( Don't mean to harrass you but I love pictures!

I was actually thinking about how happy you must be to have your own horse when I was out deworming all my little brats today! I was watching them run and kick in the field and I though "JDI gets to do this with her horse now, she must be so happy!"
 
#21 ·
JustDressageIt said:
ahearn, that was so touching, thank you! you almost brought tears to my eyes!

FGR - I went out again this morning and rode her, she was great once again! I didn't lunge her or anything, just tacked her up and jumped on… she was a little impatient for me to get on, and kept walking forwards, but after a few firm “no”s, she got the idea and stood for me to get on. /quote]

That's great! She's starting to learn English Language! I always think it's good how horses can know what certain words mean, like no and good boy/girl!
Good on ya!
 
#23 ·
FehrGroundRanch said:
That is great! Hopefully you can get her feet done soon so you can really start working her! Did you get pictures yet :( Don't mean to harrass you but I love pictures!

I was actually thinking about how happy you must be to have your own horse when I was out deworming all my little brats today! I was watching them run and kick in the field and I though "JDI gets to do this with her horse now, she must be so happy!"
Hehe I'm picking up dewormer tomorrow :D sad part it, I'm looking forward to it!!!
I'm getting frusterated with my farrier, he hasn't called back at all. Gah.

rachluveshorses4eva said:
JustDressageIt said:
ahearn, that was so touching, thank you! you almost brought tears to my eyes!

FGR - I went out again this morning and rode her, she was great once again! I didn't lunge her or anything, just tacked her up and jumped on… she was a little impatient for me to get on, and kept walking forwards, but after a few firm “no”s, she got the idea and stood for me to get on.
That's great! She's starting to learn English Language! I always think it's good how horses can know what certain words mean, like no and good boy/girl!
Good on ya!
:) Thanks, Rach!! I really like her!

appylover31803 said:
I would like to see pictures and a possible video if you have it. She must look so cute all tacked up in her english gear
How's this?
http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff172/rian_686/?action=view&current=March6001.flv

There's another one, I'm waiting for it to upload....
 
#25 ·
Yay! The second video uploaded!

http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff172/rian_686/?action=view&current=March6006.flv

:)


I know they're not great, and she needs to lose a hundred pounds and have her feet done, but she's a cutie :)


PS my farrier just called (thank god) and is arranging something with a friend of his because he can't get out there for another 2 weeks :( Poop. I like my farrier... oh well I know he'll recommend someone good - we're tight like that! hah.
 
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