Saturday Snippets: Vol 2

Whee!

This week, I go for another fun "Saturday Snippet". This one harkens back to September of this year, on a visit with Jan. I put Jan on Pig, and myself on Bast. We headed out into the field to both enjoy a ride in the cooler shade of the upper pasture, and to get some fun video and photos of Bast galloping under saddle like a pro.

The fact that it was about 900 thousand degrees outside probably helped me get Bast galloping without too many losses of control. The hills probably helped, too.

But honestly he's just been so much more solid since recovering from his ulcers. Even when he does bolt, he's easily brought back and put into work. He's even so much better, I've contemplating teaching him some eventing!

First XC jump!

I did do a lot of work out in the field before Jan came out, though. I needed to make sure Bast would be sane. He impressed me from day one. For a reformed bolter with separation anxiety issues, this is a huge accomplishment!

Seriously just the best little horse.

But, of course. I had to make Jan go galloping, too!

Go Pig and Jan!

Can we talk about how awesome my baby horse is doing? Jan canters away on Pig, leaving Bast alone. The only thing he does is wiggle a bit. Absolutely no tantrum throwing. Again, the heat of the day probably helped, but I was so tickled!

#gogalloping #withasterid