Lessons were canceled yesterday due to the rain, but I went out anyway to drop off some feed. It was only a light drizzle, and I decided to tack up and see how the footing on the trail was (arenas were locked). I figured that it was an opportunity to see what Hemie thinks about riding in the rain.
He thinks its exciting. :)
Footing on the trails was okay over all, but the final hill coming down was a bit sloshy. Twice on the trail he tossed his head, so after getting back to the barn I put a rain sheet on him and put him in one of the sand turnouts. In the words of the barn manager, "That was the biggest buck I've ever seen! What a good horse for being a gentleman with you on the trail!"
Indeed. He proceeded to get as dirty as he could. Silly boy.
Hopefully these pictures come out!
It kind of cracks me up that your arenas get locked for rain... gotta love CA!
ReplyDeleteYeah. Isn't eventing supposed to be an all weather sport?
DeleteLove it! I ride in the rain, when we have any, without worry. It's a bit of an adventure! :0)
ReplyDeleteGlad I ain't the only one! Its just water, after all...
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