Poor Tessa. There she was, munching hay in the barn, cozy and out of the wind. Sharing a meal with good company, not having been ridden in months, when a mad woman shows up, throws a saddle on her and three minutes later she finds herself carrying the mad woman down the driveway. Such a good girl she is, I didn't even brush her first. She was a bit snorty and twitchy, but made no effort to pitch the fool off her back nor argue with her crazy plans.
I know, it's not the best way to do things. It's not called March Madness for nothing though. It was cold, it was windy, it was asking a lot of a young horse who has not done anything all winter. It was foolish. It felt so good, I think I will do it again tomorrow. I will at least brush the poor horse down first though.
I get it!
ReplyDeletePerhaps she will get a taste for spring, too, though. It may have felt good for her after she got over the initial shock of it all.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I don't know much about equines generally, I have met Tessa and I'm pretty sure she loves you back, even when you're suddenly on her back. And I'll bet she had a nice time too.
ReplyDeleteAhhhh ... yes ... March MADNESS! I bet Tessa felt a bit better for the exercise too.
ReplyDeleteI would be doing the same, if I still had my horses. :-{{
ReplyDeletePerhaps a small treat , after saddling, along with a few scratches in those hard to reach spots might help smooth-over the surprise.. One of these days when its warm and green you both will be on the same page about a ride.
ReplyDeleteM in NC
(it's sunny today, but winter is planning to bite again tonight).
What a good girl Tessa is, I am sure she enjoyed the ride too.
ReplyDeleteWhen you've got to ride, you've got to ride!
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