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kirkcudbrightYesterday, I rode Gemini again. (Sorry, no pictures - my camera battery was frozen; I understand the pros keep spares in their shorts.) She was every bit as good as the last time (which was the last time she was ridden), and she did fine in the snow. Alas, my saddle doesn't fit her so well, but ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
lyonesse said "you pick the horse that fits your heart, not the horse that fits your saddle."
Next up, I rode Razzy.
He's a big pony (officially 14.2hh, but feels taller, and stocky). He's also a big dog - very much in your face, in your pockets, lick lick. He's well-built, well-muscled, a little out of work at the moment, but perfectly recovered from his terrible neglect.
But he also has some of the pony attitude and stubbornness. He didn't like the deep snow, and wasn't too keen on the more packed snow either. The same surface that Gemini floated over was suddenly choppy, and he took a lot of cajoling to leave the track for the deep stuff. He wasn't deliberately bad, but he wasn't as attentive or responsive as Gemini. He can be someone else's perfect horse.
Finally, today I rode Fletch, the first non-MSPCA horse I've looked at. 9 year old 15.3hh registered Apaloosa. He's been a school horse and trail horse, but currently not being used. You might notice that his feet are way over-long.
He's gorgeous, and nicely put together. He's friendly, willing to listen, but again needs a bit of motivating the get off the path he's worn himself here, and venture into the deep snow. I rode him in an outdoor ring - plowed, but a bit icy. He's got a lovely tolt-y jog, and he trotted for a few strides, but he freaked and bucked when I asked for a canter. After the second time, he backed completely out of the ring.
He's still in the running, but if I bought him, it would be for his potential. If I adopted Gemini, it would be for who she is right now. I think Fletch has a lot of potential, but I really like who Gemini is right now.
Next Friday, the barn staff have suggested I look at Bandit, and I'll try Gemini inlyonesse's adjustable saddle.
lyonesse said "you pick the horse that fits your heart, not the horse that fits your saddle."Next up, I rode Razzy.
He's a big pony (officially 14.2hh, but feels taller, and stocky). He's also a big dog - very much in your face, in your pockets, lick lick. He's well-built, well-muscled, a little out of work at the moment, but perfectly recovered from his terrible neglect.
But he also has some of the pony attitude and stubbornness. He didn't like the deep snow, and wasn't too keen on the more packed snow either. The same surface that Gemini floated over was suddenly choppy, and he took a lot of cajoling to leave the track for the deep stuff. He wasn't deliberately bad, but he wasn't as attentive or responsive as Gemini. He can be someone else's perfect horse.
Finally, today I rode Fletch, the first non-MSPCA horse I've looked at. 9 year old 15.3hh registered Apaloosa. He's been a school horse and trail horse, but currently not being used. You might notice that his feet are way over-long.
He's gorgeous, and nicely put together. He's friendly, willing to listen, but again needs a bit of motivating the get off the path he's worn himself here, and venture into the deep snow. I rode him in an outdoor ring - plowed, but a bit icy. He's got a lovely tolt-y jog, and he trotted for a few strides, but he freaked and bucked when I asked for a canter. After the second time, he backed completely out of the ring.
He's still in the running, but if I bought him, it would be for his potential. If I adopted Gemini, it would be for who she is right now. I think Fletch has a lot of potential, but I really like who Gemini is right now.
Next Friday, the barn staff have suggested I look at Bandit, and I'll try Gemini in
lyonesse's adjustable saddle.
