Welcome back to another edition of Bella Goes
Boing.
After nearly 10 years with Bella, you would
think I know to never be surprised by her anymore, but that’s exactly what
happened yesterday. It’s been a couple months since I last jumped her, so I
thought she might be a little hesitant to hop over a jump again.
SURPRISE!
I had the jump set on the third lowest level,
but Bella apparently thought that was too low for her standards. As we
approached the jump, I was preparing for a horse that might halt or veer
sideways.
NOPE.
Bella didn't think I understood the definition of overjumping, so she decided to show me. 🙈 pic.twitter.com/diIA8W34Ez— Christine (@MakeMineTrimmed) June 27, 2017
I guess Bella thought I didn’t know what over-jumping
was, so she decided to give me a hands on lesson in it. My mount transformed
from a chestnut mare into a rocket ship, leaping high into the air with her ears
pricked. I was merely along for the ride in that second, with an audible “OH,
LORD,” escaping my mouth. I knew she had over-jumped it, but it wasn’t until I
watched the video replay that I really knew how high this crazy thing had leaped.
No, Bella. You are retired. Not becoming a jumper at 17.
The second jumping attempt went much
smoother. I was back on the chestnut mare I was familiar with and not a rocket
ship preparing for takeoff. After the first leap, I finally understood how this
little mare, who had never been taught to jump during her years of show horse
training, escaped out of her paddock not long after retirement.
Moral of the story: Never, ever underestimate
the power of a chestnut mare.
Still figuring out our footing when landing, but this jump was redemption. 👐 pic.twitter.com/1nNyIpP9mk— Christine (@MakeMineTrimmed) June 27, 2017
Much better!
<3
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