I wasn't sure how much my ankle could tolerate, so I thought handwalking on the laneway was my best bet. I also decided Fred was going to try out a saddle too! Whew! Can you handle the excitement? lol
I've saddled Fred a few times in the barn this winter, but never had him walk around with it girthed up. Spoiler alert: he was fine. ;-) It is hard to take pics of this horse - he wants to be in your pocket the whole time!
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I need scritches pleez. Fred, probably |
I managed to get one decent-ish picture. |
This ankle business is seriously cramping my spring plans!
At the end of the walk, I even let down one stirrup and flapped it around. Fred really didn't care. He might feel differently moving a bit faster on the longe line - maybe next month I can try that? *Sigh*
I really need a green saddle pad! Sheesh! |
All in all, it was fun to do something else with Fred, even for a few minutes!
aw he's so cute haha!! i hope your ankle feels better soon tho! sometimes even tho it sucks, rest is the only real cure
ReplyDeleteummm, have you been talking to my physio? lol He told me last night to back off the walking, etc. *sigh*
DeleteHe's so chill! Love that he's not too impressed by the saddle nor the flapping stirrup. I'm sure that's just who he is and it should carry over under saddle for you.
ReplyDeleteSo frustrating about the ankle. I hope it gets better soon!
Thanks...he does seem chill and hopefully it carries over to riding.
DeleteSounds like Fred has a good brain - such a bummer about your ankle!
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