So what was the first thing Coriander did? Walked into the center of the ring and bucked. Just once, but still bucked. I pulled his face around and asked him what that was all about. He said he just wanted me to know he could. He can be such a snot sometimes.
Other than that he was fabulous. He remembered what my leg and seat meant really quickly and gave me a few really soft halts and moved away from my leg nicely. He was stiff, but I expected that. Especially since I'm stiff. I think I may have to lengthen my left stirrup. That ankle just doesn't give enough right now to keep me even when the stirrups are the same length.
When it was time to get off, I had him walk over to the 3-step block so I could step down onto it. He very nicely moved one step at a time until I was perfectly positioned to get onto it from the right side. He then stood like a stone while I awkwardly flopped off. I am so impressed with him for that.
First ride back was a success. I hope to keep this positive momentum going!
OMG! How fantastic is that?! And, he moved over and stood beside the 3-step mounting block so you could get off?? What a gentleman! Glad you are back in the saddle. :-)
ReplyDeleteMe too, I was going to ride yesterday come hell or high water!
ReplyDeleteI think he is a gentleman too, one with a healthy sense of humor.