Happenings

I had a really good ride on Duncan today. I'm really enjoying this whole western thing! More than I thought I would. It's just fun, and different. And it's a lot harder to loose your seat in a western saddle, so I think I am a little braver. Duncan kept looking at the scary side of the arena, but was responsive when I tapped him on the shoulder or made him bend in to ignore whatever he was scared of. It is good to have Terry there, she is so laid back and doesn't care when Duncan looks at anything. All of the horses were running around outside and Duncan was nervous when I first brought him in. So I tacked him up and free lunged and then got on, and he was great! If I was by myself I probably would have done a lot more before I got on him, but he really doesn't do much but look. While I was riding we worked on halt, back up and then trot, which is way cooler western. He was forward and off my leg, and had some decent canters. I need to work on the timing of the canters, but they have gotten better. I just need to get braver.

I'm not sure where I want to be for the summer. I could keep him in Brownfield, even if Terry is gone, or I could go to Hearts and Horses. All my friends are at HnH but I would probably enjoy being up there better. But it is further away from home, and I don't really have any friends there. I think I'm more concerned about this than what college I'm going to. Houghton is looking the best right now though.