...Growth...

After a month off from riding with Dad and Allie, we had a pretty good ride today. Linus has had it easy so it felt really good and very exciting to go for a ride. I had to use the haywagon to mount....he's getting so tall! Also with his growth I've noticed the saddle isn't fitting as well as it could. I removed the backstrap because it has gotten too tight and Linus is not a bronc! So I've spent a couple hours researching fits and saddles. I'm so glad Linus calmly let's me know something is wrong rather than putting up with it and getting bruised. If he let's me know its wrong then I get off and fix it. If its a problem that needs fixing at the farm I walk back and fix it. Once fixed, he carries on perfectly so I know it isn't a ploy for a break!
While riding through a field today Dad noticed and commented on how nicely Linus is coming along. He said you can really start to see that there is a whole lotta horse under me! I agreed...there is! Linus is starting to want more but we both aren't ready yet! But it was still a great compliment!
Overall, both horses did great today. They took turns leading and walked side by side. Linus gave Allie a nose-touch of support when we did our first ever cow herd check from horseback!
Fantastic Day!! Definitely ready to start kicking some Maine/Texas butt with my Minnesota pardner!