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[lulu_vox]

I just felt the need to point out that I rode Jessie the Sometimes Awesome and Sometimes Frustrating Percheron last night, and it went well. So I am feeling better about things with her, and less like she's being reprogrammed by Kristen, the new girl who is using different training methods with her. Because I asked Jenn the New and Seemingly Very

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broken toe?

[anonymous]

When did that happen? Horse related?

And how young is too young for horse back ridding lessons for Fiona, in your opinion? Is is more a size thing than an age thing?

Mindy

Re: broken toe?

[lulu_vox]

Gah, LiveJournal ate my first reply attempt -- how irritating!

Anyway, yes, 'twas horse-related; got stepped on by 1,800 lbs of Percheron. Nothing unusual, getting stepped on by a horse, really. However, it's not normally a horse of such...hugeness. So I suppose that makes all the difference. Anyway, it's not as bad as it could be, since luckily (?) this toe has already been broken once before, so I think that helped in some strange way.

And I think Fiona is definitely big enough to ride! I've seen kids as young as three start with lessons, but five or so is pretty much the prime starting age. A good stable will be able to match her with a pony (or a short horse) that will take care of her and be great for learning on. Let me know if you go that route, I will need to see pictures!!

Re: broken toe?

[lulu_vox]

Oh, and it happened Monday evening as I was leading said huge horse back to her barn.

[kate_a_boyd]

I LOVE Percherons...but the best cross ever is: Percheron and Morgan cross. SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

I like your horse posts...I sure miss riding these days :O(

[lulu_vox]

Oh my goodness, two of my favorite breeds!! Beautiful, beautiful.

And I'm glad to know the horse stuff doesn't necessarily bore everyone to death!

[kate_a_boyd]

Where do you ride? Is it close to Ann Arbor? I'd love to start up again *ponders*