I took Bird for a spin today. The ground was muddy as hell because rain so we did walk-trot work, emphasis on position, on no-stirrup posting, on no-stirrup two point, on walk and trot haunches-in and shoulder-in and leg yield. Trys came along on Tinnie.
Afterward, seeing as how there was still daylight, I took Project Pony Genie out for a spin. It's been a while since I sat on her, but whatever. Anyway, Trys came along with her project horse (Snap) for company, just leading Snap along because she doesn't actually ride yet. Genie was kind of an ass, with assorted general nervousness supplemented by somewhat lackluster efforts at rearing and bucking (both of which I shut down promptly). Partly this is good because "more willing to try shit" means she is somewhat more comfortable with a rider aboard. But, partly it's also not good because honestly pony I just want you to walk and jog politely and not pull crap with my dumb middle-aged ass aboard you. I really should take Genie out for more outings more frequently but there's no damn daylight. I'll do what I can.
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