Amidst all the driving back and forth to the barn, I have had an opportunity to reflect on what I am more thankful for in my riding career. However, the thing I am most thankful for, is the mare that turned out to be much more than she was ever supposed to be.
I have talked a lot in the past about how May was a complete impulse buy. You can read the full story here: A May As Well Purchase However, I am not really sure I ever explained what I was expecting. Originally, when I bought her home, we joked that I had overpaid for her. After all, she couldn’t even do a 20M circle before she popped her shoulder and ran in the opposite direction, a canter took nearly 20 steps of trot to pick up, and I quickly learned that she had never seen a gymnastic.
To be honest, my original thought for buying her was that, if she didn’t work out, I could recoup most of my money and just sell her as a trail horse. She was sane, and sensible, and had color. All the things trail people want. Right? I mean, she could comfortable carry a larger rider for miles without discomfort. Then, we went to our first CT. It was a W/T Dressage Test and 18″ stadium round.
And we had SO MUCH FUN. She was a champion, and I finished with a giant smile on my face. I was hooked on competing this horse, and I think the man in this situation finally understood what it was all about. She never was supposed to be as cool as she is, but gosh… she is really cool…
I think she has turned out to be really cool… And I can’t wait to see what more she has to show me.
D’awww!! How cute! LOVE the photo compilation. <3
These photos always make me smile (even after I have shared them like a million times!)
love all this. Want to like it more than once or twice 🙂 SHE IS THE CUTEST! I am so happy you found each other!
She is such a good squish! Can’t wait to really get back at it this season!
with a real saddle too! I love her and think her and Remus really are soulmates deep down (Tho i think May is more athletic :)) Have a great weekend!
One day, you’ll make it to Louisville and get to hop on her. 🙂 Annnnd she’ll probably try to run away with you
Love all the happy photos! You two are great together 🙂
Thanks! I really need to get new media, but it’s still fun to look back on old pictures.
Best feeling ever when we have a great partner in all this!
The right partner makes all the difference! (Just try having the wrong partner for 3 years…)
Love this <3 it is a great story and a great relationship
Thank you!
She’s was a great find!
I definitely got lucky!
She’s such a cool horse I’m glad you have her!
It’s always amazing when horses surprise you (in a good way)!