A Ride in the Pasture

You ride in teams of 2-3 for the hunter pace over a cross country/trail course so our team of 2 decides to hack in a large pasture near our barn for practice then do a short hack after on some open trails.

Mira walks over quietly and we walk, trot and canter in the pasture with Claire and Doc a big Bay OTTB. This is a new place for Mira but she handles it just fine. We decide to ride the horses around the
property.


Mira gets a little nervous at one point when Claire has to dismount to open a gate then walks Doc into a small indoor area to mount. It was bright outside and dark in the indoor so in Mira’s defense it did kind of look like Doc disappeared into a big dark hole! Just a little
confidence building needed.

Then we go on a little hack on some open trails. I see Mira’s ears prick forward like radar at a vehicle parked on the side of the road, but no spook and she calmly walks by. She has been following, but we take the lead for a while after Doc sees something scary. Mira and Doc
make a good team! We turn around and trot on the grass path and Mira is very enthusiastic and enjoying herself but totally responsive to slowing or walking. We are heading towards the barn so I am very proud of her. Another good ride!