Daring do

I rode Sassie today.  That might not seem like a big deal to most, but to me. . . . . .  Sassie is a 6 year old thoroughbred mare that hasn't been ridden in a while.  Her life before was as a race horse so we weren't sure how she would act.  We actually have been easing into the idea of riding her.  Saddle first.  Okay.  Saddle on for a while longer.  You know, bit by bit (no puns here).  Today was the day.  We really couldn't avoid it any longer.  DH was a bit nervous so I said what the hell.  A 6' plus fall can't be too bad.  Ha.  Any way, except for the stirrups not being adjusted quite right, and me not being an experienced rider at all, we managed a few turns around the pasture.  Since I am vertically challenged (5' 2") it was a real different image of the world atop a horse that stands almost 6' at the shoulder.  But really, she was very well behaved.  I think this is going to be okay.  Then DH got on her.  He has a bit more experience (read just a bit more) and he actually got her to trot a good pace.  She really seemed to enjoy the whole thing.  Ears up and everything. 

The other news is the convertible TR7.  We were offered a deal we couldn't pass up.  This will be Triumph # 8 or so.  I'll post pix soon.  Should be fun.