Comments | zebra363: A great day

zebra363

A great day

Oct 02, 2009 22:44

Did not go to work. Instead, took my horse for a lesson with a visiting Victorian instructor, who doesn't use bits, horseshoes or rugs. My au-naturel, cheerful pony met with his approval. Today was a private lesson, tomorrow's an all-day clinic with a group.

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Comments 14

stephbg October 2 2009, 14:54:07 UTC

You and pony both look very happy.

zebra363 October 2 2009, 15:23:08 UTC

He is a happy-go-lucky sort! (I'm not, but he has enough for both of us!)

isiscolo October 2 2009, 15:41:43 UTC

How cool! Yay life being good.

zebra363 October 2 2009, 22:48:53 UTC

I've hit one of those nice purple patches where everything is going well!

I hope working more is agreeing with you!

isiscolo October 2 2009, 23:13:25 UTC

It certainly is financially. Practically, it has made no difference in my life, la la la. It might be different if I had the kind of boss who actually gave me things to do.

zebra363 October 3 2009, 10:37:37 UTC

Sounds like it's working out very well, then!

shayheyred October 2 2009, 17:43:19 UTC

1)Never saw a photo of you before, and you're adorable

2)So's the horse!

3)Carlos is, in fact, HOT.

zebra363 October 2 2009, 22:42:31 UTC

1) I thought I'd posted lots of photos, but maybe they've always been behind uninteresting-sounding cuts!

2) He is!

3) Will try to appreciate him more today. I'd have a better chance of noticing him if there weren't horses around!

gwyn_r October 2 2009, 18:40:35 UTC

Oh, wow, that is so cool!!! Beauty horse, and you!! We get to see you!! Posts like this make me miss horsies so very much. And I always like being able to see your property.

zebra363 October 2 2009, 22:48:02 UTC

Only the last two are at my property - the riding lesson was somewhere else!

victorian_tweed October 2 2009, 22:40:01 UTC

Fascinating post, Zebra. I hadn't seen a non-bit bridle before!

I love your yard, and your boy is absolutely gorgeous - he has such a kind face. His mane is cool!

Cookies and a Rome re-watch sounds pretty darn good to me. Have fun!

zebra363 October 2 2009, 22:47:14 UTC

Bitless bridles are getting much more popular - I'd say 75% of my hoofcare clients use them and there are lots of different makes on the market. Unfortunately they still aren't allowed in some kinds of competition, but that's starting to change.

The lesson wasn't at my property - I don't have facilities like that! Even if I wanted a riding arena, I don't have a flat spot to put one.

App does have a kind face, doesn't he. He is very nice natured.