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Post by solomon on Jan 26, 2010 20:17:41 GMT
Today I was taken for an amazing hack by our YO, in her horse box to the gallops! I was quite nervous but our YO is very experienced and I knew she would look after me. First canter was fine then Pete took off. I could'nt stop, took me ages to pull him up and felt utterly useless. She calmed me down, explained where I was going wrong and after a while I tried again. Success! I cantered my lovely horse for what seemed like hours through the beautiful countryside, the whole raison d'etre. We walked a little more then had one last blast where I managed to keep Pete at the back, he was tired now but still going for it. Hacked home slowly and felt very pleased with myself and my gorgeous boy. I think we will both sleep well tonight!
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Post by jane on Jan 26, 2010 21:35:09 GMT
Sounds absolutely wonderful Sol, you'll have to come for a holiday and come out with me now.
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Post by solomon on Jan 26, 2010 21:40:04 GMT
We are coming to Wales in June hopefully staying near Macyllneth. I have yet to book, anywhere near you? I know Wales is quite big so probably not. Woukd love to go riding on hols with a fellow Paddockee.
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Post by racaille on Jan 27, 2010 7:43:02 GMT
Sounds like a real tube-clearer!! Great that you got Pete to settle down - it's very tempting for a horsey when there's a huge clear space in front and everyone seems to be just going for it....   |
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Post by scattymare on Jan 27, 2010 12:07:27 GMT
Sounds fabulous. I can't wait for a good blast when Eds shifted some flab.
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Post by brigadier on Jan 27, 2010 13:10:57 GMT
Last year I had a gallop on Basil that seemed to go on forever. He was very very fast. I hope I can take him places this year where we can have a really good blast, he is strong but very balanced. It certainly blows the cobwebs!
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Post by fimacg on Jan 27, 2010 15:28:22 GMT
Sol, I know the feeling, its how I feel on the hunt.... ARRRGGGGHHHH NOOOOO BRAKES!
but then you kind of settle into it and it is so much fun, definately clears everything out of your head - I understand why they give you port out hunting, its for dutch courage!
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Post by duckles on Jan 27, 2010 19:50:58 GMT
Soloman- that sounds a really wonderful hack and an excellent instructor. I must admit to feeling very envious.
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Post by dannyboy on Jan 27, 2010 22:29:50 GMT
Sol, that sounds frightening but so much fun at the same time. I wish I could just let go but speed terrifies me and unfortunately holds me back something shocking. I wouldn't mind a lesson with your instructor.
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Post by fleabitten on Jan 27, 2010 22:50:13 GMT
I have felt the no brakes feeling many times lol!! example number one = princess. I have dreamt of having a nice canter along a gallops.  Theres actually a sand gallops down the road from me and another private racing yard further down too with their own gallops. The big yard holds races as well and used to have showjumping on grass too. |
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for so much hard work we thank ye!!
Theres actually a sand gallops down the road from me and another private racing yard further down too with their own gallops. The big yard holds races as well and used to have showjumping on grass too. 