Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Did A Little Ridin'


Misty obliged my whim to ride bareback today....


And with just a lead and halter........

It went pretty darned well...........


I was pleased, even though it was a short ride.........


She's very good with leg cues.........


And then I just had to give her a kiss..................


And another one.................


And I couldn't leave Miss Kola out............
And just pardon my white clam diggers. Wrong choice of pants= ass amplification! I actually have lost a few pounds this spring!

15 comments:

Twisted Oaks Quarter Horses said...

Misty is priceless!

Callie said...

Isn't she though! I love that mare!

Pony Girl said...

What fun! I love the riding in the white pants with cowgirl boots...totally stylin'! ;) Horsey kisses are the best, aren't they?

Paint Girl said...

How fun! Looks like you had a nice day to go for a ride!
I hear we are going to get a nice stretch of good weather coming up, looks like I'll get some riding and ground work training in! Yeah!

Katharine Swan said...

You're with beautiful horses -- trust me, NO ONE visiting a horse blog is looking at your ass! ;o)

Glad you got a ride in. I'm hoping to do the same here sometime soon...

Grey Horse Matters said...

Glad to hear you got a ride in. Love the pants and boots together and your butt doesn't look huge. That is one cute mare and she's such a good girl, have fun the weather should be nice for a while.

Nuzzling Muzzles said...

I rode bareback a lot as a kid, but haven't thought about it much in recent years. I always put the saddle on out of habit, but I'd probably be a better rider if I tried bareback. Horse kissing is a habit of mine. People say I shouldn't do it, because the horse could throw it's head and break my nose, but I know my horses really well. They understand that kissing and muzzle rubbing is a gentle activity that requires stillness.

John and Regina Zdravich said...

Bareback riding is the best -- especially with just a halter and lead rope. We had a horse with us for a few months that we could ride like that -- she was a former harness racer. I can ride Divna bareback, but not yet without the bit-bridle-reins. When you are riding bareback you can really feel the horse under you...it is just great!

Tracey said...

Nothing like a little bareback riding!

Laughing Orca Ranch said...

Horse kisses, a ride....who cares about the white pants. lol! You had a good day. :)

You go girl!

~Lisa

Katharine Swan said...

Was reading all the comments and just had to come back and comment again!

I love riding bareback too, but unfortunately because Panama is still so young, he's slap-sided -- which means it's like trying to stay on a balance beam that trots and canters. So for now I only ride bareback at the walk -- but I still love it, because we are so much more responsive to each other that way!

NM, I've never been told that, and I admittedly kiss my horse all the time. Usually it just grosses people out. :o) My horse knows what I want when I say, "Can I have a kiss?" and will present his head and hold it very still for me. Isn't that the cutest thing EVER? :o)

Jean said...

Haven't ridden bareback in years. Used to take my previous Boys out BB in halter and lead too. Not sure anyone I own now would come back with me still on top. *lol*

It is such a nice, free feeling!!

Andrea said...

What a fun ride!! Gotta love those good old trusties that you can just hop on and go for a ride!!

kdwhorses said...

Yeah some riding time! You go! Horse kisses are the best!

Midlife Mom said...

I just love to ride bareback when I get a chance and am feeling brave. The ole' balance isn't what it used to be. Last time I rode bareback I rode Buddy in the outdoor ring and even cantered which is amazing cause he stumbled a lot, but he went fine and it was a nice gift to me as it wasn't long after that that he was gone. Nice memories. Thanks! Great post!