Henry had yesterday off and today he got a nice turnout :)
1: A time you've been scared for your life on horseback.
I can't say I have been scared for my life but nervous and a chicken yes lol
2: There's a huge party at your friends house or you could have a lesson on the same night, which do you go to?
I'd ride and go to the party late :)
3: Favorite markings a horse can have.
I am dying for a bay horse with a white blanket!!
4: Would you rather deal with bolting, rearing or bucking?
Bolting
5: Agree or disagree; To have good eq means to be a good rider?
disagree
6: If you could try any discipline on any horse for 1 day, what discipline and what horse?
reining
7: 3 horses you'd want to ride/meet the most?
Jersey Boy- seems like a really really cool horse!
Gem Twist- we know i love grays!
Maddy- my heart horse, wish I could have her back
8: On a scale of 1-10 how good would you say your seat is?
I think Henry has improved my seat so 6 or 7? I'm not the best but I'm not horrible.
9: One of your goals for the next year, horse-wise.
Go to some shows and do better then last year :) We are more composed this year, yeah!
10: Would you rather teach lessons or train horses?
none of the above, I like taking lessons and working with my horse.
11: Have you ever given a lesson for money?
Worked for someone giving lessons yes
12: If you were a trainer, would you want to train little kids, pre-teens, teens or adults?
Whom ever is a good student and WANTS to be there.
13: Have you ever ridden someone's horse for money?
Nope, almost got a job riding for money but didn't take it.
14: If given the opportunity, would you exercise track horses?
Yes I think it would be fun!
15: On a scale of 1-10 what is your confidence like in the saddle?
right now, 7
16: 3 things you need to work on, riding-wise?
Shoulders back, even weight in the stirrups (left ankle will appreciate it) and to trust Henry more
17: 3 things your horse needs to work on.
Stop hanging on my left rein, eliminate the idea of stopping out of his brain ... thats all I can complain about right now.
18. Top 3 favorite riders?
George Morris
Beezie Madden
my bff Rachel
19: Is there anyone you'd say is a bad rider ? (don't give names)
I don't care much for the Saudi team riders. (agree with L)
20: Are you better on the flat or over fences?
I feel like Henry and I have made a team in both but prefer to jump.
21: How high do you think you've jumped?
3'3"?
22: How high do you think your horse would be capable of jumping?
Trainer says he will make a really nice 4 ft horse- eeek that scares me to jump that big
23: Opinion on tackless riding.
Not my thing
24: Have you ever lied or over-dramatized anything about your riding?
I'm sure, I am NOT one to brag about how good I am- I'd rather people come to their own conclusion.
25: Do you think you're a good rider?
I am always get better!
26: Ever had barn drama?
of course
27: Favorite things about the barn you're at?
I've found a great trainer and it's close to home!
28: Will you show next year? If so in what?
hopefully!
29: Plans for your horse over the next year?
keep the forward progress and hopefully more show ring miles
30: Would you share your tack with people?
i refer not to unless I know they are someone who will treat it as well as I do or better
31: Has a horse ever shattered your confidence?
I don't think a horse has but having a baby sure did!
32: Ever been scared to get on a horse?
you bet!
33: Do you get nervous before shows?
Yes very
34: Hunters or Jumpers?
Hunters
35: Last time you fell off? What happened? Were you hurt?
Henry slammed on the breaks on and smacked my face on his neck, flipped me over his shoulder and I landed on my feet. I wanted to kill him for stopping at a 2 ft fence and trying to kill me in the process. My back was/is jacked up but it's ok ill live.
A lot of your answers are close to what mine would be! Going to do this on my blog. :)
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DeleteLOL, I am against tackless riding now as well after my ride last night!!!!!
ReplyDeletelol it's a newly formed opinion from experience ;)
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DeleteOh my goodness how scary! But on a positive note, look how sexy Henry's neck is, I'm jealous. How do you keep them so fat with no grass!?
ReplyDeleteHe gets lots of food lol! 5 flakes a day (CA bales are larger then everywhere else) and 4-6 quarts of Strategy :)
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