I had been wanting to ride Psymin since he popped out of his mom. So instead, I carried HIM around for his first few days. That didn't last long, trust me. I decided that at 2 1/2 years old, I would get him tacked up and get on him. After verifying his knees were closed via x-ray, the day came. It was October 18th, 2008. Everyone at Good Beginnings was coming out to watch. I think more like to see if it would be rodeo time or not.

I am happy to say that it was non-eventful! In fact, poor Psymin had NO clue what was up! He kind of just stood there. I was so happy! SEE??

So, that began our under saddle work. I didn't do a whole lot of riding since I was focused on getting ready for halter and SHIH at Scottsdale for Feb '09.

When we got back from Scottsdale, it was back in the saddle. Now, Psymin did go through phases of protest. He bolted when I tried to get on. He bolted when I tried to get off. He crow hopped. He got stuck in reverse a few time. All the typical ups and downs of a green broke colt.

Speeding things up a bit, Psymin was introduced to trail riding and has done many miles to date. He has ridden out with one horse at a time and out with several and in mixed company. Come May, I decided I would take Psymin swimming. There's a great facility about 45 minutes from the farm. We started weekly swimming and he has been going up until this last Saturday, which was his last session.  Here are some photos.

 

With that, we ride or longe as many times a week as we can. My riding out has slowed down due to the fabulous bruises my legs have endured from being bounced on the saddle during our "i dont like things touching my back legs" bucking sessions.