Baily a black Labrador came up to me as soon as I pulled in, limping on three paws. Baily is technically Tish's dog, but she lives out at the barn, so she has sort of become every one's pet.
She had a goat head in her pad, which she let me take out. She's a timid dog and I never knows if she is going to flee or come padding up to me.
David was out riding and he thanked me for taking the weed out of her foot, which caught me off guard, first because I didn't know he was watching, and second because I was pretty sure anyone would have done the same.
I didn't bother with the English saddle, I just decided to ride bareback again, it went well. Its more of a challenge riding bareback, and I like being able to feel Twilight respond to my cues instantly.
Its an old saddle, I received it as a generous Christmas present from my employers, the Borens, two years ago. I love it, I had to replace the girth with a more modern rubber lined on, and the ties that held the stirrups to the stirrup leather and fender were frayed and broken so I found a pair of pine green forest shoe laces to replace them. Needless to say adjusting the stirrup length is an arduous process.
Hanna was the last person to ride in the saddle, and she is taller than I am, so I had to shorten the stirrups twice before they fit my legs properly again.
The space between the pommel and cantle was a snug fit, and I had to shift around a bit before I could sit comfortably in it. I know I looked ridiculous when I asked Twilight to canter, but I was secretly pleased, she did not spook at the two saddle bags gently slapping against her back.
I want to take pictures before I go away to college of all the places Margrith and I went trail riding. Its going to be a challenge and a long ride. I'll need water, food, and my camera and phone, plus some treats and safety precautions for Twilight and myself, but I'm confident. A little more planning and we will be able to head out. Wish me luck!
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