When I got home this evening from working at Rick's clinic, Lance was banging loudly on his stall door. I didn't have time to ride yesterday, and my busy boy was going stir-crazy. So I let the dogs out, changed clothes, and went down to remedy the situation. The showers of the last two days had watered the arena footing perfectly, and I was looking forward to riding without worrying.
Lance was mouthier than usual while I tacked him up, and fresher than usual under saddle. The added energy was nice – except when it erupted into a bit of bucking at the canter. ;-)
As we finished up, the sky matched my mood. There's nothing like a nice ride on a good horse to make the whole world look rosy!
To ride dressage is to dance with your horse, equal partners in the delicate and sometimes difficult work of creating harmony and beauty.
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Totally agree, and I am looking forward to being able to ride in the evening.
I've found your other blog too! I don't know too much about dressage but I'm looking forward to reading your future posts. X
The evening is coming earlier and earlier, Mary!
Welcome, Maggie! I love dressage; it will always be how I ride and train. But time will tell if Lance and I can ever return to it competitively.
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