Friday, November 22, 2013

Ruby Goes Bye Bye

So, for the past few weeks I have been riding a horse named Sweet Pea instead of riding Ruby. Because, Ruby is too much of a problem for me to ride her. Last time I tried to ride her didn't go very well. We finally caught her after 30 minutes of chasing her around. When we did catch her we saddled up and went into the coral. She moved when I would try to get on, and threw her head when I attempted to stop her. You know, typical Ruby behavior.

When we kinda got Ruby under control we went into the bigger field. ( Of which two of the gates were wide open.) I tried to stop her to wait for Melanie and Dakota. She wouldn't stop. She would just walk side ways. So, naturally I got off her. Then when I tried to get on her she wouldn't stand still. Then, she just took off! So Melanie chased her on Dakota while I ran to close the gates. After I closed the gates I went over to Ruby and Melanie and Dakota. Melanie had Ruby cornered so I went and grabbed her reins. (Which thankfully she did NOT step on and break.) I had both of the reins in my hands. I tried to get on her again but she jumped away. I held on to the reins with both hands so she wouldn't run off again. She jumped and reared back a couple times, and pulled me on my butt. I didn't want her to trample me (Because I was on the ground) so I let go of the reins. Melanie finally got a hold of her and handed the reins to me and told me to walk her. WITH OUT getting on her.

So, needless to say, I am NOT riding Ruby any more. I am now riding Sweat Pea.


This is me and Sweet Pea! She is definitely a very sweet horse!


She is the BEST horse! She is very obedient. She gives me no trouble. She's just a really slow walker, and she's snitch. She'll take any chance she get's to grab some grass. I don't mind. It's MUCH better then being on a problem horse.

It is becoming winter here. (Again) So Melanie and I have been riding bare back. It's really fun riding bare back! And I am learning to trust Sweet Pea more. Last time we rode I went down a small hill on her, and I went thru a small river on her bare back. I love bare back more than saddled. It is more comfortable, and you can absorb the body heat from the horse much better than when you are saddled.

I'm sad I can't ride Ruby any more, but I'm glad I get to ride Sweet Pea.


 This is Harrison and I on Dakota.
(He's dressed like a ninja.)


Sweet Pea and Me.


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