Okay, I haven't added anything lately, so here is an update.
So what have I been up to? (Like you want to know!)
Well, for starters, I've been looking for a horse share for ages. Nothing worked out — until last week.
I now share a lovely, chubby Cob mare named Poppy. She's 14.2 hands (142cm), 11 years old, and has a lovely character.
I'm really pleased with her, and we're having fun hacking out, getting fit together. (We both can stand to lose a few pounds!)
I gotta say, every muscle on me aches, and I've renewed my dislike of English saddles.
I used to ride western, so my seat is totally off for an english saddle, plus my muscles aren't strong enough yet. Sitting correctly (Which I can do) results in pain right now, and the leg strength just isn't there yet.
I'm also used to riding with a very loose rein, and I'm always afraid I'm too heavy handed when the reins are tight.
So I'm looking for a nice saddle right now — no mean feat when you ride a chubby cob — and some nice long split reins. Luckily her owner is game and will let me use it, which is nice.
I'm also practicing my braiding again, and as luck would have it, some genius dropped a 100ft rope in our carpark.
Naturally I liberated it. It made for a great braiding practice rope.
I also have one story out with the Bent Agency at the moment, and one story is out to Lyrical Press as well. Waiting to hear on both of them.
So that's pretty much it from me at the moment.