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We hunted at one of our western fixtures yesterday - over an hour’s drive for Mr. Blondie & me (I drove; he ate). I realize this is nothing for many of you, but I’m spoiled by having fixtures maybe 20 minutes away.
As it turned out, the hunt was very short - only an hour - so I spent more than twice as much time travelling as I did in the saddle. Oh, well… it was a lovely day.
I believe we had 8 couple of hounds out, and they ran a LOT. The ground was soft (compared to what it usually is) - the horses were sinking in 1/2" to 1". Hence the short hunt. After an hour, no one in the first flight had any horse left. And even The Short Bus was sweaty & huffing a bit.
I long-lined Mr. Blondie the day before, but elected not to longe him at the fixture. Still on the SmartCalm Ultra and Ulcergard. Still in his eggbutt snaffle with a bean. Still had his hot Peruvian chica girlfriend (and for the 2nd half of the hunt, another babe - Silhouette the Appy).
With the exception of a few canter strides as we came out of a depression, we walked & trotted (and stood, now & then) the entire time. LOTS of trotting. My thighs are sore today :no:
But he was very good - not even a head shake or any rooting at the bit. And after about half an hour, he even got soft in the bridle (he has a tendency to take a lot of contact when he’s on a mission).
Not ready to let him canter out on flat ground yet, but I feel encouraged that things are getting better between us.
Onward & upward.
Onward good! Good luck anyway! We are jealous…getting another 6 inches of snow right now on top of the 5 we had on saturday AND now a northeaster planned for this weekend. WE…ARE…DOOMED!!
