A proper gallop

Well, proper is not really the good word for it, but at least I gave it a try. Yesterday I had a great ride on Luna, the wonderful horse that carried me the first lesson I ever had. It went pretty well, but ofcourse I am still learning. At some point during the lesson my instructor thought it was time for me to start galloping in a proper way. Untill yesterday, I held the saddle while the horse was galloping and that went very well. Ofcourse as I can keep my balance with thanks to the saddle. But this time I had to hold the reigns.



When Luna took of the first time, I tought she would throw me off her back, but it was just me. I couldn't find my balance. It is really tricky if you ask me. I was bouncing up and down on her back. The more I tried to stay in the saddle, the more I bounced up and down. I also couldn't keep my hands still. It was all new and a bit scared, but also excited. I didn't gave up though. I tried a few more times, but I couldn't find a proper balance on Luna. I am not giving up and I keep on going. Horse riding has become a part of me, and my life. It is funny to see that I can make a proper gallop when the horse turns a corner. This experience make me see, again, that horses are powerfull animals, and that they have their own characters.