As most people know, about 4 years ago I lost my confidence in riding and was afraid to even be on the back of the horse. Not having confidence made it really difficult to ride. I couldn't keep control. I couldn't concentrate. Then i came to this barn and met M&M and my instructors. Now i am a very confident rider. Most of the time.
Today was jumping day. I had only ever "jumped" 3 times. 2 of them the horse i was riding just stepped over it and the 3rd was an accident. I was riding Magic today. My instructor set up a jumping course and 4 other girls went ahead of me. One of them had a higher course. The younger 3 were 5,4 and a half, and 7. The older girl,Nicole, rode a Morgan named Encore. Encore is about the same size as Magic. Encore jumped the jumps and he looked great doing it. So then after a while it was my turn. Magic was being a slowpoke again.as usual. It was hard to keep him going. So on my first course he just stepped over the jumps. Then the 2nd course came and he was moving a little quicker. Before i go on, I am going to show a picture of the typical riding arena setup.
The picture above is jumping position, or two point, at the trot. Magic trotted up to it and he jumped it! It is a GREAT feeling. It almost feels like flying. Another great thing is when you jump a good jump, you feel connected with your horse and I think that Magic and I really connected today. I felt like that would be a difficult thing since I had such a strong bond with Robin. I think that today really helped us connect and bond.
I love Magic to pieces and he helped me to accomplish another milestone. I will forever love him for that.
That's great that you got to jump, you're so lucky! I've never really ridden, let alone jumped!
ReplyDelete:) You will someday! *fingers crossed* lol
ReplyDeleteYeah, fingers crossed! Lol
DeleteGreat job! So happy for you :D
ReplyDeleteThank you!!! :)
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