WIN andddd fail..

 

Well, it's official. BLONDIE GOT FAT!!! SeE?? ^^^ Finally we got some weight on her. Ironically, she's still pretty skinny. Ugh. I'm just glad we got some fat on her before winter rolled in. AND it doesn't hurt so much to ride bareback cuz of her chub* haha. She still doesn't get along with some of the horses...if you can tell by the marks on her butt. She actually had NO marks ANYWHERE until the day I took this picture. She got all those scrapes in just one night. Crazy right? nope. one of the other mares, Faith, thinks she rules the world. I'm not too fond of her for doing this to my Blondie..

Anyways...Thanksgiving was fun. I went flying out of the saddle thanks to a giant, purebred german shepherd who thought it would be a great idea to charge at Blondie from behind..while I was riding. Well Blondie jumped..and I ended up in the dirt. I was so mad at that dog I stood up, shoulders raised, eyes wide, nostrils flared, and I looked straight at the dog. He booked it back to his house as fast as he could!! He found out what happens when you mess with my horse. He's just lucky he's faster than me. 

Anyways, so I'll be sore for a couple days. Nothing out of the ordinary when it comes to horses haha

Until next time!!

Horsin' Around

Went to the barn last week and convinced my friend to ride out on the path with me! We got another boarder to come with us and we all lost control of our horses!! They ran like they were free and had just come alive. It was amazing! I knew once Blondie got ahold of the bit there was no holding her back. I just held fast with my legs, turned in my knees, and grabbed some mane as she galloped with excitement. And surprisingly I wasn't scared at all. I had a smile on my face the whole time! I even laughed because I was so happy. There I was, about to die, and I was the happiest person in the world. Amazing what horses can do..
We rode bareback while we cooled our horses off. My friend had never ridden bareback before so it took a little convincing on my behalf. But once she gave in, she loved it!! Now we love riding bareback!! We can't canter or jump bareback...but we're learning. 
     But can you imagine? Heading full force down a grassy path, no control, wind in your face, hair flying, sun shining, smile bigger than ever...it's the best feeling in the world. The rush, the adrenaline, the freedom!! It's the feeling I LIVE for. Why I love horses! They make you come alive. Help you find something to live for. They are amazing, and I will love my horse until the day I die.