Sunday, October 20, 2013

Riding Rio

Things worked out good today, Shayla came over in the afternoon to finish trimming Josie and trim Belle so I hijacked her and we went for a ride on the boys instead. She rode Beamer and I got my first ride on Rio.
Finding a log to stand on when I mounted was a really good idea, he is one big boy! He stood quietly for me, and we moved right out on our trail ride; no longeing first, just get on and go, even though he hasn't been ridden for two months.
Good boy, Rio!
I felt right at home on him, nice and relaxed, he kind of reminded me of his grandma, my good mare Sundee. The dogs came along  and we had a really enjoyable Sunday ride.

There were a few cars and pedestrians, but nothing bothered him.
We worked on getting Beamer to ride side by side without doing any stud talk, he was pretty good, and I think if we can do this often it won't be such a big deal and he will relax.

I found a nice level spot to ride and check out his softness- definitely have some work to do on getting him to bend in the ribs.


I has a happy!

I foresee lots of fun with this horse, and I think he will make a good horse for my husband.


12 comments:

Sherry Sikstrom said...

You look good on him, I think Ted will too

Ed said...

He is a spitting image of his dad and getting so big. Great shots.:-)

Buttons Thoughts said...

Oh Shirley this is such a great way to spend time Rio looks good and so do you a perfect pair. Hug B

Anonymous said...

Happy, indeed!

Kalin said...

I'm not typically a fan of black horses for some reason, but oh my goodness, he is beautiful!! Sounds like he's a good boy!!

aurora said...

What a wonderful first ride, such a good boy!

Montanagirl said...

He's a beautiful ride!

CDH said...

Looking good girl. :)

Sarah said...

oh how that horse is still gorgeous! I am really looking forward to pictures of trail rides with Ted and the boys!

Crystal said...

How cool that you finally got to ride him :) and even better hes just as awesome as you imagined. But so tall!

Margaret said...

So glad to see him grown up! He is a keeper :)

Far Side of Fifty said...

Looking good! The summer away was worth it! :)