Hi!
So as some of you may know, ive recently been interested in a new horse. Well its official and hes all mine <img style="max-width:100%;" src="http://www.horseforum.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Biggrin" class="inlineimg" />
We went on a 5 hour trail ride through the mountains today and it was both terrifying and exhilerating. Ive mentioned that im relatively scared of skittish horses and for only 50+ rides this horse made it seem like he was a seasoned trail horse. We rode through creeks, lakes, steep slopes, roads, fields and through some thick woods due to the recent hurricane blocking off some trails. I rode him in a 2 piece bit (big mistake) so he didht like when i held him back when the owner was breaking down trees, but i plan on switching him next time i ride.
i made a deal with the owner that i could board him at his place since he lives so close and no one else boards there. Hes pretty known in the local horse community and is the only licensed packer in my province so he does some pretty serious trail riding. So he gave me the oppertunity to come with when he goes as well as helping him break in some horses ( to an extent ). hes so unbelievably knowledgable and i feel like im going to learn a lot being under his wing.
Heres some pics! they may not be good quality but i wasnt able to snap any. a few are repeated from other threads but i feel like ill just throw them in for those of you who havent seen.
So as some of you may know, ive recently been interested in a new horse. Well its official and hes all mine <img style="max-width:100%;" src="http://www.horseforum.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Biggrin" class="inlineimg" />
We went on a 5 hour trail ride through the mountains today and it was both terrifying and exhilerating. Ive mentioned that im relatively scared of skittish horses and for only 50+ rides this horse made it seem like he was a seasoned trail horse. We rode through creeks, lakes, steep slopes, roads, fields and through some thick woods due to the recent hurricane blocking off some trails. I rode him in a 2 piece bit (big mistake) so he didht like when i held him back when the owner was breaking down trees, but i plan on switching him next time i ride.
i made a deal with the owner that i could board him at his place since he lives so close and no one else boards there. Hes pretty known in the local horse community and is the only licensed packer in my province so he does some pretty serious trail riding. So he gave me the oppertunity to come with when he goes as well as helping him break in some horses ( to an extent ). hes so unbelievably knowledgable and i feel like im going to learn a lot being under his wing.
Heres some pics! they may not be good quality but i wasnt able to snap any. a few are repeated from other threads but i feel like ill just throw them in for those of you who havent seen.