It's Bella time!

Nina and I have made a wager. We will do the same dressage test in the next horse show & I will beat the pants off her! ha So this means I actually have to ride some. I am riding Bella & loving it. Today was the second day this week that I have gotten on Bella which is a lot for me.

Nina has a horse she is "training" named Foxy. Foxy is a great horse and Nina has to ride her at least 5 - 6 times a week. I was hoping this would jump-start our riding program here at the Ranch and to a great extent it has, hers and Hayden's. Hayden rides Popcorn while Nina rides Foxy most of the evenings.

Patrick came out today and even though he didn't ride Bacardi as I had hoped, he gave Bella & I a lesson which was totally fun. I thought I would be nervous but I really wasn't. I have seen other people and the kids ride Bella so much, that I know she isn't going to kill me. I even trotted like two or three steps with her!

Riding horses hasn't been this fun in a long time. I really miss my trusted ole steed, Sonny, who I must say, stands near the arena watching me ride. He was a wonderful horse & I usually feel guilty riding Bella with him watching on.

A few weeks ago, I bought some new riding pants, gloves, and a headband for my bridle, all in the hopes it would get me back in the saddle. I'm back now & I'm enjoying myself. Can't wait until tomorrow & we can ride again!