Meeting Heather

Yesterday I had someone respond to my Dream Horse Ad about leasing Ben. I was so excited! After talking with Heather on the phone, she seemed like a really nice person and with enough experience that she would be able to handle Ben. I met up with her today over at the Martin's arena, despite the rain, and I was really impressed with they way she rode. She has taken a few years off from riding since she sold her two horses two years ago, but has lots of riding experience with Hunter/Jumpers, Dressage and Endurance riding. She is my same height and build, so that's great too as it won't pose a difference for Ben to carry. It was fun to watch her ride today, since I've never seen Ben ridden by someone else who actually was at my same level of riding. Ben was very attentive to her and seemed very relaxed as well. She was able to ride him forward using her seat and legs as diving aides and he became very round and supple for her. While I was watching her ride I thought, "Wow, I sure have a beautiful horse!" Ben looked really sleek since he was wet from the rain and moved so fluidly across the arena. We are going to try and hook up again next week at Barnabee, so Heather can see what it is like riding there. I am really hoping this lease will work out, because I know Ben would be much happier being ridden more than 2-3 times a week that I am able to commit to. Plus, with her as the rider, I feel really comfortable leaving him in her hands to help train. Funny how when things are right you just know! Here's hoping she felt the same vibe I did!!!