Today was fun. Went out with Joyce, Wayne, and Cindy. We went out the back pasture and across the road to the pulpwood forest. Took our usual loop that I could PROBABLY actually find on my own, lol. Only rode for around an hour or so. Tiki was perfect through the water, jumped a log nicely, and really wanted to be fresh today! He jigged a little bit, and wanted to do his big boy "power walk" instead of moseying with the babies. He was better on a loose rein, but he just walked too darn fast.:) As soon as I picked up contact, he wanted to jig away. I left off the Thinline pad, and used my fleece 'wither relief' pad today, and he seemed good. Didn't notice the patch of broken hair behind the withers today, so I think the saddle is ok. It's the Wintec I've been borrowing until I can get some wither tracings sent in to Trumbull Mtn. tack so maybe they can FINALLY help me find a saddle. He wasn't too bad; I was just a little over the whole jigging thing. I didn't get to ride him yesterday, though, because my son was sick and pitiful, so I didn't feel right making him sit in the car for 3 hours while I cleaned stalls, then sit for ANOTHER hour while I rode. I just have to remember that we have NO timetable, NO agenda, and NO plans. If he gets a week off here and there, he should enjoy it! There's no reason to stress about the inconsistent work because I have ALL summer to ride everyday and get on a solid schedule. Will be staying home tomorrow, and plan to ride Monday before I head out to PWF.:)
I think trail riding is so good for them mentally. Great to hear you had a nice time! Hope your son feels better :)
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