Since I came to visit family and friends this week, I figured that included the four-legged kind as well! Connie was nice enough to let me hop on Sully.
I had a little bit of trouble at first- the only horse I have been able to ride since I moved was, well, Ruby. Sully is massive compared to her, and going from little pony strides to big horse power trot is was a bit of a challenge. Ruby has no bounce to her, so I am a tad shocked I didn't somehow post myself right off Sully's back. His canter motion was also different, and it took a few laps around before I figured out/remembered his rhythm.
When it came to jumping, I was even less prepared. Instead of my little pony hunter jumps, I got massive movement with Sully. I stayed with him pretty well coming up to and over the jump, but the landing was definitely different- it's as if all of his weight and force comes crashing down. If I didn't know where the ground was before, I did now! It bounced me a little bit and I started snapping up out of two-point too quickly, but hey. It's been a long time since I've felt anything other than Ruby.
Connie also has a new, super adorable ottb named Lady. For whatever reason, I have always seemed to do better with the mares, so I was pretty excited to be able to try her out! What a nice horse! Super balanced (especially for a greenie/baby) and she floated around the ring. I could sit that trot all day! Lady is definitely going to have to be a hunter horse. Ignore my goofiness in the photo- I was explaining to Connie how Lady felt like a priss; I talk with my hands.
Had fun riding. It is nice to know then even as rusty as I am with riding other horses, I can still get by on them.
Thanks to Dan for coming out to take pictures!
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