Sunday, May 31, 2009

my, my, my, I'm so happy

Pie's foot is finally healed enough to ride. It is a very good thing, too, because he has become quite the lively lime without his proper exercise. I had not ridden him since last Wednesday and he has found all sorts of ways to get into trouble! Yesterday the sun was out and the humidity gone - hooray- so I hopped on for a small jaunt. Actually, I rode him bareback for the first time! I've ridden Sovereign bareback, but not the big boy. I didn't intend to ride him bareback yet - especially his first day back (I am not that crazy), but it just sort of happened. I was grazing him and he was itchy from the bugs and wanted to roll every couple of minutes. Mom handed me the Bitless Bridle and said she would give me a leg up. I agreed that it would be kinder to him without the weight of the saddle in case his foot was at all sore. I figured that I could bail quickly and he wouldn't break my saddle tree if he did end up dropping to roll. I walked him around the fences and out into our big field. The wind was blowing the tall hay grasses and it seemed like I was out on a western prairie. His long mane and foretop were blowing in the breeze and the sun was so lovely! Oh, I felt like the luckiest person in the world at that moment!

Our cheerful cousin, Glenda, a talented writer and dedicated blog follower, stopped by Honeysuckle Faire in time to see us head out for our ride. In addition, my sweet Maizie, who has been battling a stomach virus, was well enough to come to the barn. It was really a great day. I told Glenda to come back in late June to smell the fragrant Honeysuckle when they bloom, but I was wrong! I smelled their sweetness last evening!!!

6 comments:

  1. What a wonderful day - glad your bareback ride worked out so well, and that Pie's foot is healed - I'm still waiting for the all clear to ride my mare after our laminitis scare.

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  2. Thanks Kate! I rode Pie again today - this time with a saddle - and he is sound. I am hoping for the same for your Maisie!

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  3. Yeah! Pie's hoof is healed and you get to ride again! Sounds like you had a fun bareback ride. I have only ridden Brandy bareback once. I prefer a saddle! LOL!!

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  4. Julie, I had such a great afternoon chatting with your Mom, getting tour of the farm and the barn. Glad to see Maizie. You and your mom have created such magic out there. Even that soaring hawk - what a paradise. Pie is huge! And you look so tiny up on him! I couldn't believe you hiked yourself up on him bareback, bitless bridle and all. You be careful now. Love, Glenda

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  5. Glenda - We are so happy you came out to see us! Come back with your Mom and Mary Jo soon because the honeysuckle is getting to their prime!

    Paint Girl - Thanks for the kind words about Pie's hoof. The saddle is safer - but bareback is fun too on certain days - not the middle of winter! Your Brandy is such a sweetie in the photos!

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  6. Oh what a relief that the foot is back to being fit as a fiddle. And bareback! And with the honeysuckle scent in the air! Anonymous is right--that's magical!!! It is probably a memory that you will carry with you forever.

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