Last Week

Was the big 3 year anniversary with the hubby today so I took the hit to my riding schedule. This is a shot from last week, when only two of us showed. Took along a boarder and her horse. We weren't sure what to expect from her old girl but she did remarkably well with everything. Max was his usual fun self and I got to try out my new 'Webbers' - low profile stirrup leathers made by Wintec. They're designed to remove that lump sensation that is, with some saddles, present under the inner thigh. Gotta say, I'm totally impressed. My not-so-comfortable-for-me saddle is now something I don't want to get out of. WELL worth ebay's $30. *wink*hint*wink*

Other than that, we've just been plunking around the yard and in the pasture bush. It's good to work on everyone's balance and comfort level in uber deep snow and the trees are great for bending your horse around, limbering up that lateral response. Nothing like a solid tree coming at your kneecap to motivate YOU to get them off your leg - lmao!

To cap off a gorgeous day with the hubby, we went out in the black of night to visit the ponies. This would be the first time I've approach Maximus in the dark bush on a crisp evening. He was his usual mellow and friendly self. No skittish, sketchy behaviour at all, which would totally be excused considering the conditions. I just LOVE THIS HORSE!