Teddy and I need some serious play time. We both need a play partner at the moment because everything is way to serious and demanding; particularly for Teddy with all the attention Gunny is getting. It's also important to keep Teddy stimulated as he can get gregarious and tends to loose his confidence... maybe I do a little too. I will make play a priority for a while.I went for a lesson with Kim yesterday. Riding in eight degrees in the wind and drizzle isn't much fun, but The Horse Named Dick was really enjoying himself. I took him over a small jump for the first time at a trot and it was fun for both of us! It wasn't the usual log on the ground, it was a cross jump, and The Horse Named Dick was smooth, ears pricked forward and light on his feet. I had warmed up nicely and the sun came out. You could just tell he was right into it and it was great. Then after practising on the jump we were cantering around and he was the fastest he's ever been. This took me by surprise but it was great too. I now know I need to work on my balance at that speed as I could feel myself tensing up so I had to remind myself to relax. I need to see Teddy enjoying himself the same way Dick was too.
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