Hey Babe,
A good night sleep, woke up before my alarm, did my usual stuff until Jo got here just after 10:00. I got Flash saddled up and we were off! I lengthened my left stirrup a bit, since that was causing me a bit of pain last time I rode, and the result was much better. I rarely had any pain, except the very occasional twist, and we even did a little trotting today. Once again we took mostly the blue trail and Nikki was much better with the puddles, and almost no hesitation on the big spring this time, so it seems Jo's making some progress with her. After trying an endless number of different bits, which Nikki chomped on so continuously she couldn't focus on anything else, Jo finally put a hackamore on her, and the difference is night and day! Nikki was much more relaxed today, and we all had a lovely ride. Of course, Flash would have like to go a lot faster a lot more often, but he was a good host and didn't fuss too much at the slower pace and only occasional trot. At least we had a nice ride, and my leg didn't hurt too much afterward! I even used our new mounting block for both getting on and getting off, using the off-side, and it worked well. After I put Flash away, Jo and I chatted for a bit before she left, then I took the rest of the day off, watching movies, icing my knee and generally relaxing. So, a good day! Splurge on a nice piece of top sirloin and had a pleasant evening before my usual hot tub and shower. Heading to bed shortly! Good night, sweetheart! Love you!
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