Charmed living

Charm made a triumphant return to my dressage lessons today. Well, triumphant enough. She walked today pretty well, which was awesome. And when she didn't, I was able to use my feet and legs to encourage her.

We used a new saddle for her too, a dressage saddle.

The one problem was when I slid a little far to the right. There is nothing to stop me on this saddle, so I slid. Not off. I didn't fall. But when I slid Charm tried to get under me and she wound up stopping. Other than that it went pretty well.

It hotter than heck but that was OK.

There are days like today when I really wish I could ride twice a week. I just feel I'm making strides and want to continue.