A Ride With Poco

Recently I've been spending a lot of time getting to know Bob, the Quarter Horse I recently purchased.  Poor Poco hasn't been getting very much attention so yesterday I decided to spend some time with him, starting with a nice long grooming session and then a ride.

I've been working on turning my paddock into an outdoor riding area.  I've installed outside lighting and will soon have outdoor speakers so I can ride to music, something I really enjoy.  The space has recently been serving dual purposes - for riding and also giving Poco and Bob a break off of the late spring grass.  Now that the grass is drying out from the warm weather they can stay out in the field and I get the stock tank out of there.

Hank, following behind me as Poco and I rode.  My husband would open the gate and bring him out but Hank would sneak behind the barn, under the fence and then back in with me.

Here he is again - trying to be discrete about sneaking back inside.  And yes, at 50+, you bet I use that mounting block!

Bob, my new horse, watching from the outside.  I think he was a little jealous at all the attention Poco was getting.

Poco is the kind of horse that can sit in the pasture for months but always gives me a great ride with no issues.  He is a good boost for my confidence and riding Bob, who pushes my envelope a little bit.  It was a great ride on a nice day.