So proud of myself

I have been one of the biggest chickens in the world especially when it comes to thinking about getting on Copper. In the past I have ridden her horses around a little. Since he was a half a hair away from being blown up before Dara and Copper went to Jennifer and fixed the problem, I have been way too scared to even think about sitting on him.

Monday afternoon I took them to Rendon for Dara to get some practice in before this Sunday. After Dara got done with all her exhibitions, I told her I wanted to ride Copper and cool him down for her. So I climbed on him, nervous as hell. He stood still while I got my feet in the stirrups, and got settled. I asked him to walk off, and HE DID!!! Dara said good luck...and by the way stay out his mouth (this came from Dara?) and away from the alley. I knew that I wasn't going near the alley anyway. So, I took off toward the front parking lot. He was a dream for me. I cowgirl upped, got brave, and walked him inside the arena (not the actual arena but inside the arena where the stands are). We walked to announcers stand and stood between the stand and the bleachers. He did absolutely nothing. I walked him halfway down between the announcers stand and the alley area...he DID ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. I was scared out of my mind that he would act up with me and I'd fall and get hurt...I have no sick days left until June 4. I walked him around the back parking lot area by the alley, and he did nothing.

I know you guys are laughing your asses off right now, but this is a HUGE step for me. I NEVER thought I'd ever get on Copper's back for anything. I did it and that is a big mountain I overcame. So, I'm thinking that I might get on him some more and walk around. I've always wanted to beat Dara at her own game on her own horse. If we still had Gus I know I'd be there by now, that was the best learner horse in the world. Copper on the otherhand, is for experienced riders only. So maybe just maybe I'll do it.

It would help if I had someone who would help me get my seat and balance, or just to ride with without Dara around.

Maybe, I'll eventually get up the nerve to walk him around an alley and into the arena. Who knows....