It was nice outside this morning. It has been hot for a long time. I rode Magic for the first time in a long time. We rode just a little bit in the arena and then up on Shirey Mountain. Magic has plenty of energy and willingness to move forward. I have plowed the field on Shirey and Magic was very interested in the exposed soft dirt. This was possibly his first exposure to a plowed field. He reached down and took a bite. Yes, he took a bite of the dirt! It was an enjoyable ride.
Carole and Mara arrived at our house about 7 pm. After a while Mara took me outside and we went to the barn. She was excited to see the chickens and dogs. And the horses and ponies. She wanted to go see them all in each pasture. Little More wanted to get in her pocket. He just seems to love little girls. I think he would be very careful if just he and Mara were together. But the extreme difference in size prevents me from just watching. We fed the geldings and ponies. We got Laddie out after they finished eating. Mara likes to get her brush and groom brush the horses. I put the saddle on Laddie and Mara wanted to get on. I led them around and Mara was practicing her cluckin’ and smoochin’. She smiled big while she was riding. Laddie is very nice, no quick moves or anything like that. Then all at once Mara fell off. I think she just stopped riding. It did not hurt her but landing on her back gave her a good scare. Again, Laddie is worth his weight in gold. Mara’s little face was close to the next step but that foot never moved! There is no physical damage. I don’t think there is any emotional damage but we will have to wait until tomorrow to see for sure. Hopefully Mara will be wise and learn from her experience. Always keep riding, especially when you’re on a horse.