Valentine Hug and First ride on Flicka

Eric's way to hug : )

First ride in roundpen (in my ownership)

fencework before first ride

groundwork before first ride

As you can see in the above pictures this month has been filled with some horesriding on our new mare Flicka. When we got her she hadn't been ridden in over a year and her last few rides weren't pleasant including getting her rider off several times in a row. I restarted Flicka as if she had never been ridden and she is doing quite well. She does have some trouble spots and needs to learn how to soften in the jaw and bend at the poll but overall she's doing good. I enjoy riding her. I don't know what her future will hold or if she'll make a gentle enough horse for beginners but I'm going to give her the chance. These pictures were taken Valentines day afternoon which was a little rushed or I might have cleaned myself and Flicka up for better presentation in pics LOL. The day was a great day including sunday school, Worship service and Coffee Happy hour at our church. We had a small Valentine party with our kids so they could enjoy the many wonderful gifts they got from Granparents. Sarah spent the day with us and we had a nice time celebrating our love for each other, our family and God's love for us.