I got a late start with the whole riding thing, so it wasn't until late high school that I had a lesson here or there. The woman in these photos, Cindy, gave me my first real lessons and my first Dressage lessons.
(Fun fact - a few years after these photos were taken, Leah would buy her broodmares from Cindy! Mares I actually knew, handled and groomed in high school. Small world!)
The horse in these photos, Mr. T, was a saintly Appaloosa who had done everything under the sun, including being used as a search and rescue horse. They were both great teachers for me and I find myself still thinking of things Cindy taught me to this day.
Thanks to my mom for taking and digging up these (scrapbooked) photos!
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| I was terrified of cantering for a long time, can you tell? |
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| Good to know I've always been crooked, I guess? |
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