Hello from Houston
Miles and I rode bareback for the first time yesterday! I used my friend's bareback pad and it helped a lot! I rode bareback (walk, trot, slow canter) this morning without the pad and it was the most uncomfortable experience! He has a lot of bumps on him and the trainers think they are mosquito bites and he doesn't flinch or anything when pressure is applied. Did he get those bumps in Arizona? I think he is cold here because he started growing his winter coat. He sweats easily but he always has enough energy to trot when we are walking and canter after jumps. Don't worry he does not get away with trotting when he is not supposed to. I published a post a few days ago so I am not sure if you read it, but I really wanted you to get a more recent update. Please read the other blog (it is right under this one) and respond to both of these.