Thunder poneh

After Tuesday's bomb-diggity lesson, I was almost dreading riding on Wednesday because I knew we couldn't top the performance from the day before. But I decided it would be an easy day so that there was no pressure. I picked the forward and back within the gaits exercise to concentrate on.

Well funny how your plans get screwed up in the midwest. As I was going out to the arena to lunge, a storm started rolling in. It had been about 75 degrees that day and I swear in the 10 minutes I was lunging, it must have dropped 20 degrees.

Hampton didn't seem at all bothered by the howling wind and scary clouds, so I got on, hoping to be a little productive before the weather forced me to stop. It was an ok ride. His poll stayed up (thanks wind and thunder!), and he was obedient. Tried some walk-canter transitions which were wonky and sticky. meh. I blame myself there for just not preparing him well enough. However the slow trot- big trot back and forth went quite well and I ended up getting some lofty big strides from him a few times.

There were a couple of spook'n'scoots as I call them as the barn dog was tearing around. Plus wind and thunder and the pressure changes. A lot of the horse in the field were running around but Hampton stayed right with me. I called it quits when I saw lightening. Just in time, too. As we made it back to the barn it started to pour. It was a short ride but oh well. That's Indiana for ya. *shrug* We have another lesson on Tuesday so I'm hoping I can get in some rides this weekend and Monday. One of those days maybe a trail ride or hack day.

Thank you everyone for your comments on the protected post. :) I'll be updating soon. My job hunt is going really well right now and I have a post about that, too! Funny how life can change so quickly!