From the Beginning...

So, I thought I would go back to the beginning..
and write down everything we had done so far..


Mine and McFly's journey together started on Boxing day 2008.


I brushed him and bonded with him for a couple of days before I attempted to ride (by 'bonding' I mean 'bribing' with polos and apples and carrots etc..o and Milkybar buttons.hehe )

So the day arrived, I was dressed in all my new christmas presents. New boots,
new jodphurs and new jacket. "Well, at least i looked the part!"

It went really well in the end. I got on in the school, so if I did get thrown off, I'd have a least a little bit of cushion on my landing. But He behaved brilliantly. A little fast but that's never a bad thing....
It felt like I'd gone back 9 years to when i first rode my first pony, Chelsea Lee. Unfortunately i don't have any digital images of Chels i will try and scan some in for a later date.

With the quick little steps and the head held higher, i was used to riding an armchair! What with the cobs in the past.
Barney had long, low strides and when he cantered he felt like a rocking horse, so smooth.





So getting used to McFly's trot was a challenge!.....

Next time - Our first hack out..

loves
xx