Things with Romy are going from strength to strength. I don’t want to be one of those owners who thinks the sun shines out
their horses arse. I know Romy isn’t perfect for everyone. But for me, right
now, he is. I’ve been through many horses and have battled with my decisions to
let them go. But it just has to be right for you. We invest so much time and
energy into these huge, beautiful beasts that it has to be right for us. And if
it’s not, it’s ok to admit to yourself that your horse might be more perfect
for someone else.
My horse time is my meditation time. It’s time
for my solitude and it’s time that I allow myself to love who I am and where I
am at that very moment. So it’s so important to me that the little time I give
myself every evening with my horse is worth it all.
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| But first...lemme take a selfie |
I really do believe in my horse. I see a great
future for him and dare I say it, he’s allowing me to believe in myself too. I
honestly have always thought of myself as a blow in to dressage....something I
just stumbled upon without being competent enough and kind of tried to fit in
along the way. I still do. And sure, I’m at the bottom of the scale but I have
dreams and hopes now and I am so dedicated to getting there. At this stage I
guess it’s time I give a shout out to Heidi Mercken and RLZ Dressage for finding
Romy for me. They’re based in a (very beautiful) yard in south Holland, on the
Belgian border, and can be found on Facebook here.
I’m really starting to gel with ma poneh now. And
so we’re spending less time in our sessions together trying to figure each
other out and more time perfecting what’s going on. His canter is just a dream
to ride. Sure, he’s a bit of a squealer and has the odd kick out when I ask for
canter from walk but I kind of like his cheekiness (although he can keep that
for the training session....please don’t bring it to our tests Romy!). His trot is
really opening up to what it was when I tried him in Holland. We need to work
on his balance, which he loses sometimes but I need to remind myself he is only
6. We also need to work on his medium walk, which he reads to be ‘piaffe’....chill
out on that for a couple of years mister! But he is SO trainable and tries
everything I ask of him. And is the cuddliest bear in the stable. Not everyone
would like being licked from head to toe by their horse. But I do....tongues
ahoy!
We’re doing two elementary tests this Saturday so I’m
looking forward to reading what the judges say. Back in the snaffle now, any
bitting experts out there I’d be happy to take advice on some bits to try on
him because he’s still a little uncomfy in the mouth!
Love,
V x
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