Sit up, Relax, and LET GO

So much has been going on with the horse lately it's been crazy. I can't believe how far I've come in such a short amount of, Amber has been great, or honestly she's been the same as she's always been, I've gotten better. I met a friend down here in KY, her name is Megan and she has been a god send. She has helped me so much with Amber and my confidence issues. I know I still have a long way to go but honestly, for the first time in a long time, I feel like I'm finally on the right track with both of my horses.

Megan has not only gotten me feeling good about Amber but she's helping me with my riding too. I have starting cantering again and even jumping! I've also taken her out in the fields a couple of times, I honestly never thought I would be comfortable enough on her again to ride her out in an open field. I'm finally learning how to give up control with her, she gets super antsy if you hold her back, and I'm learning to push her forward and let her go when she gets in a mood. I'm honestly really hopeful that by the spring I'll be able to start showing her again, ultimate goal is to take her to a mini trial at the horse park! But I don't honestly know if I'll ever be brave enough to ride cross country, I guess we'll just have to see.

Rayna is doing really good! Still green, but improving. We've started cantering again, popping over small cross rails, and I even got her into the creek at the barn, which she actually enjoyed once she got over her initial "OMG I hate water". Rayna is still my relaxing, go to trail horse when I just need to breathe after a frustrating ride on Amber. But I was worried that I wouldn't have enough time for her if I'm concentrating on the other mare so much so I found this lovely girl, Emily, who is going to be 1/4 leasing her from me. It's a great situation and I really hope that it continues to work out for the both of them.

Riding Amber 2 days ago and watching a thunder storm rolling in 

First canter on Rayna since May