It has been a week and a half since we've gotten out and had a ride. You'll note Cibolo's "not amused" face above...
He was, indeed, not amused. He was reluctant to get in the trailer, practically dragged his hooves as we headed over to the arena and was heavy on his bit. He was even trying to grab the bottom of his bridle (which would render it basically useless). I felt like I was riding a horse with the brakes on.
There were also several head tosses and pill like behavior. But nothing I couldn't handle. Still, I suspect I missed the boat a bit. I think he needed a stronger line from me.
By the end, though, we were back in sync. Cantering on the correct lead, turning, backing, all of it was working. This despite the heeler mix that was running around the arena like a maniac.
Lily, on the other and, just wants to RUN. She loves the arena and she has a need for speed, which suits Stephanie just fine. Back before we loaded Lily had shown a touch of tenderness in her back and I did a few lifting exercises and the tenderness went away. We checked her over before saddleing and she was fine.
After two hours of hard riding, she began to get heavy on the forehand again, so Stephanie stopped riding. She had observed Cibolo and remarked that he seemed lazy.
I don't know if I think he was lazy, more like out of the mode to work for his hay. Cibolo is not one of those horses that needs a job to be happy. He'd be perfectly content to be a trust fund baby, checking out mares at the disco.
So he was quite surprised to have Stephanie step up for a brief ride. She rode the snot out of Cibolo. (ok, it was like 15 minutes of cantering) She got him sweaty and tired. And she got tired too.
"He's a lot more work than Lily."
yep. Especially today.
And Cibolo expressed his opinion of being ridden until he was winded.
And, just in case you missed it...
I'll be back out tomorrow. My goal is to do 4 days in a row because after Monday, my travel schedule will have me booked until MARCH!
Wah.
Tonight's your last shot in the contest... Tomorrow Roxie will pick a winner.
I hope you had a wonderful day with a horse!
PS New Mexico blogger sisters! Will brunch in Alb. next Saturday will work for a meet up? Email me at winter (at) winterdprosapio (dot) com We'll figure out some details...
9 comments:
I'm so glad you got to ride. Sounds like Cibolo got a good lesson. I'll bet he just wanted to in and sleep...
Sounds like hard work for everybody, but a good outing!
I think my Pokey is a lot like your Cibolo. They'd be decadent at the disco together and probably be on the front page of the tabloids, fat & drunk.
I'd give about anything for access to an indoor arena right now. Oh well. Enjoy your rides.
Hopefully Cibolo is feeling ok. Have you ever introduced him to working cattle? Sometimes that will really bring a horse to life, and make them happy to get out and be ridden.
I havent been able to go ride and I know for a fact it's going to be drama drama drama and I'll ahve to work her for a good hour three days in a row before she gets her mond back in things!
FV: He did just seem tired.
Kate: I agree!
Leah: LOL No kidding. They'd keep their lawyers busy.
Susan: You'd be amazed at the places that will let you ride. I've just been calling and calling.
Shirley: I do wonder if he'd like that. I hope to cruise over for a team penning night and see how he does. I don't hold out much hope though. He doesn't strike me as "cowy".
Jocelyn: LOL THat's exactly the way it is, isn't it?
*sigh* Ride for me. We're all quacking and growing webbed feet here. Promise I'll ride for you when you run out of time, after things dry up some here!
Sounds like a fun ride for everyone (except Cibolo)! It's great that you're having a blogger's brunch, too. Hope it goes well.
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