Perspective

I've had Loki for almost a year. In that year he has gone from being a lounge pony on pasture, to a working arena horse. During that process I was starting to wonder about him, and his suitability for riding. If you follow my Instagram, I have a picture of him tripping over poles from a few months ago. I have countless unpublished videos of him tripping under saddle and a few of him taking really awkward steps while on the longe line or at liberty. So, I slowed down my riding, bought him a fancy saddle pad, emphasized his trot pole work, and bought some side reins to help with self collection. Basically, we went back to basics.

And then. I had a friend come out to the barn one night after work, and she watched me ride him. She said everything I've been needing to hear, without knowing I needed it! Just the simple perspective of having another person tell you to sit back 5 degrees to be actually straight is life changing. Since that friend has come out, we are having longer, more productive rides. And no tripping!

All it took was an outside eyes (and some well deserved harsh words!) to wake up my potential.

It's amazing what happens..

...when you ride halfway well!