Estrid is progressing really well. I’m enjoying the laid back approach to her education, in the past I’ve been more intensive when backing my horses, going from nothing to riding out in probably 6-8 weeks, this time due to other commitments and general life stuff it’s meant that Estrid is taking the ‘little bit, every now and again’ method. For some reason, this feels like far less pressure and I’m enjoying getting to know her without thinking about our next goal.
She’s currently in the phase of she’s got her confidence but also everything is quite scary, so she’ll go and check everything out, do a 360 spin, snort at it and unlike her siblings, actually just looks, assesses and calms down…..which is a welcome change from the full blown meltdowns of the previous two horses I backed.
Although I have no set in stone goals, timeframes or schedules with her (I mean when do horses ever stick to the plan anyway), I would like to go on our first Pleasure ride this year. Something local, quiet and easy just to dip our toe in the water.
I also must apologise now for the number of times I say ‘Good girl’ in this video…….I have no idea how many it is, but it is A LOT!
Beth Endurance 