Rachel riding Doc

this is a video I took of Rachel riding Doc who is Bill's horse
he is 3/4 TB and 1/4 Warmblood.

this was taken in July.

the indoor school is the Riding for Disabled indoor school, we have a key that costs $70 a year and we can book and use the school when we wish, $4 hr for the Lights if its Dark.

this is a bargain, and very handy in the winter. I took Tim there on Sunday and we lunged him, put a saddle on him, and he was so calm about it we decided (well Bill did) that it was time I got on him!

So I first put my foot in the stirrup and leaned on the saddle for a second and got down.
there was no bad reaction, so I did it again and leant over him for a minute or two.
Bill said that was enough for the day and that he had been brilliant.

So he got a carrot when he got home for being so good.

And Tonight I put the saddle on him at home, and with the help of Rob, I went through the routine again, but this time I sat up on him. I sat there for 2 minutes, and he was so good.

His ears were twitching - he was probably thinking what you doing up there mum?

so I hope its a nice night tomorrow as I plan on sitting on him while Rob leads him around the yard.

Sorry no photos, but I didn't have anyone to take them!

I am so proud of him, he got an Apple tonight