Creating a Bond

Noah and I have been spot on lately.  Got his teeth done, he is on a regular farrier program, got the new saddle..everything seems right.  He seems pretty content and our riding schedule is increasing with the nicer weather that we have been getting.  We've been spending a lot of time in the outdoor arena - working on our lope, which he seems receptive and willing to do.  We've hit the hay field a few times and I even opened him up a few times!  Which says a lot for my confidence and our trust development.  Last week, I lead him down the highway about 1km, crossed the highway and brought him home for a little trail ride on our property!  He was solid, sane and a real pleasure to ride.

The New Ride.

Well..here it is.  The one.  The saddle that must MUST be the right fit on my boy.  17" Martin All around.  Set up for light roping, reining, cutting and trail.  It's a really awesome ride for me.  Very comfy..a little big in the seat (I am losing weight) and it seems to fit him so far..but only put two rides on him so far with it, and we never broke a sweat to see pressure points.  So!  tada!  here it is!

Mini Rider and the Sun

I took Noah out today..but had my kidlets in tow.  My son K. is 6.  He wanted to try his hand at riding! Much to my excitement!  I rode Noah for about 45 minutes in the 12" of snow we have in the arena before letting my son on (Bad mother alert : no helmet!  But I know for next time) Noah was a perfect gentleman!  Very kind, slow to go and attentive to his new mount.  I was very proud of both my boys!  (Noah is less than a month older than K.)  We went around the arena twice.  I also got Noah a new Weatherbeeta cooler.  I planned on doing so much more riding this winter.  But since the saddle I had didn't fit and was sold..I had nothing to ride IN.  I just got a new Martin All Around!  Pics will eventually follow.  I love it though and I pray it's the fit we have been looking for.