haffyfan
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Post by haffyfan on Jun 2, 2010 9:50:32 GMT
Finally managed to squeeze in a ride last night (life been mad to say the least last couple of weeks) and boy did I need it...I feel like a different person! Murph was a beast  bucking before I was even properly aboard and we bucked, leapt, squealed, snorted and generally cavorted all the way up the lane  Think he was glad to be out too as I think both have been feeling a bit neglected lately. (God I love that horse!) By the top he had settled for frog marching (to Harry's relief who was being an angel and watching our antics with disgust) his excess energy off along the edge of the common instead and by the time we reached the edge of the woods proper he was his usual self again. Only walked as they are out of condition but it was just bliss (after the mad 10 mins at the start). Everywhere is in full bloom and so lush (overgrown!) after this weeks rain and after chucking it down all day it even stopped for us just as we left the field. |
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Post by Blonde Donkey on Jun 2, 2010 11:24:04 GMT
Its fantastic isn't it. I haven't been onboard for ages and got on Brax for like 20mins and it was amazing and I gotta admit I haven't been as grouchy with people. They are great for the soul and for our sanity lol
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Post by fleabitten on Jun 2, 2010 15:22:33 GMT
Yeah funny i was grumpy one day before my lesson and then afterwards i was totally refreshed and happier!
Unless its just the exercise lol
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Post by maximum on Jun 3, 2010 20:51:42 GMT
its so good - I am so lucky that i have a horse to ride - would love to be able to hack him out alone though - some days you don't want to school, just chill and wander.
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Post by fimacg on Jun 4, 2010 10:26:27 GMT
I always feel lighter after having ridden,I can be stressed an d in a bad mood before I go but always come back happy
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jane
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Post by jane on Jun 4, 2010 23:21:27 GMT
It is always like a weight is lifted.... riding keeps us sane....
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Post by racaille on Jun 5, 2010 6:14:01 GMT
So true! Had a lovely wander on P the other night and stayed out till almost 9pm, just pottering through the orchards munching cherries .... both of us ;D
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Post by duckles on Jun 6, 2010 10:51:59 GMT
I agree Haffy, time after time I arrive at the yard frazzled from life and leave calm and restored. Especially in the summer. WHile I don't have orchards full of cherries (how lovely that sounds) the bird song, the long evenings, the smell of the hedge blossom plus the wonderful smell and sound of horse all make life very sweet.
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Post by brigadier on Jun 10, 2010 20:13:35 GMT
Had a potter out tonight and echo all that has been said- just wonderful!
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Post by scattymare on Jun 10, 2010 21:44:12 GMT
Nothing beats it. Even just being at the yard watching them makes me feel complete.
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Post by dannyboy on Jun 11, 2010 10:06:53 GMT
Nothing beats it. Even just being at the yard watching them makes me feel complete. Ditto |
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Post by solomon on Jun 11, 2010 12:43:01 GMT
Never regret all the time money and heart ache for the magic they bring.
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gnuton
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Post by gnuton on Jun 12, 2010 3:46:39 GMT
Even if I can only spare 5 minutes, I go out to the paddock and I am swarmed but for those 5 minutes of stroking, hugging and getting hugged, breathing in each others scent, the nuzzling and the way they lick my hand.....I'm in heaven.
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Post by frankiesmum on Jun 12, 2010 6:58:51 GMT
Even if I can only spare 5 minutes, I go out to the paddock and I am swarmed but for those 5 minutes of stroking, hugging and getting hugged, breathing in each others scent, the nuzzling and the way they lick my hand.....I'm in heaven. Its lovelwhn you get that isnt it, we have about 5 in the fields so you get surrounded by several nosey loving horses. ive been working late every night this week and topped with 3 full days training over weekend have been knackered. Rain has stopped any riding anyway but thurs pm i finally got on Frank for a lesson, i thought id be less tolerant of him as there was alot of work going on at yard and the horses were all het up but i wasnt, infact i really relaxed laughed and just got on with it and came off alot more relaxed. annax ;D |
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Post by fleabitten on Jun 12, 2010 8:01:46 GMT
Ditto gnuton! Its especially good when they still stay there even when they realise you dont have any food!  |
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