#equestrian jumping

one of my new year’s resolutions was to reconnect with little me

I’ve always loved horses and I used to do a lot of horseback riding as a kid. I really really missed it, so I decided to take classes weekly starting this January.

best decision I’ve made this year lol 🎠

#missedbeingahorsegirl

watch where i’m going did that tree just move or am i imagining it heels down no like DOWN-down apply leg pressure but not TOO much or we’re zooming shoulders back why do i suddenly have the posture of a shrimp straight back engage core (what core??) balance please god don’t let gravity win today steady hands but soft hands but also firm hands but also??? is my outside rein even real or am i holding decorative string am i on the right diagonal?? (i am not) please don’t cut the corner why are we cutting the corner please don’t spook please don’t spook PLEASE don’t— okay you spooked. love that for us. don’t fall don’t fall don’t fall remember to breathe remember to not die remember i love you, horse, even though you are chaos on four legs