Ok so this morning I saddled Jake up and was going to attempt to ride him. The first thing I did was get him saddled. Then I lead him around for a few minutes. Then came the test that Dad wanted to put the baby on him. She rode side saddled (both legs on one side) for quick removal if needed. Jake did great so did Aniyah. Then came Alexs' turn went around no problems. Then came scaredy girls turn But Avery went no problem our scared one was Joe. Then it was my turn. I walked him over to where the stairs were and as soon as I started to put my weight on him I could tell that the saddle was not tight enough but I was half way up. Well during this time Dad had the lead rope and was holding him. I was on but could feel the looseness of the saddle so I went ahead and got off. I was going to retighten and get back on but scardy cat dad said no more for right now. Jake had hit the stairs with his hoof and it spooked him a little. Note to self: Have stairs removed quickly. When he hit the stairs he reared up a bit. But it was exilerating to be up on him finally. I hope to try again later on today. The issue for him to get over is to trust me and I also need to fully trust him. Which would be much easier if Dad was not right there because he will never fully trust him until I ride him. See he bucked a guy and landed on top of him but the guy had hit him hard with the spurs and was using a whip. I won't do that. I don't like whips. Anyways it was a fun start for the morning. Now I am off to watch the Yankee game.
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