These boots weren't made for walking!

Good day!

Yesterday, I went to my first horseback riding lesson in four years. Four years... I hadn't realized it before, but it's really been that long since I was on a horse. Being at the barn with Larry, and even seeing Dusty the old dog... it was all so nostalgic, and wonderful.

My sister, mother and I all went in the morning towards 9:30 for the lesson at 10. We stopped at Tim's and got coffee etc. for everyone... and off we went. As soon as we pulled in the long driveway, Dusty started barking and running like there was no tomorrow. He ran up and greeted the van, then trotted along beside us until we parked. Jillian had her lesson with Larry first, and I enjoyed my cafe mocha... then, it was my turn. Wearing my red grad hoodie and Katie's old riding boots, I was about to really ride for the first time in four years.

I hadn't expected to be so excited, but I really was. I got on and off the horse all by myself, something I couldn't do before. I rode completely by myself. I had control... something I always lacked before, simply because at ten years old, I didn't have enough strength to properly tell the animal what I wanted him to do. Speaking of the animal, his name is Sullivan (or Sully). He's my cousin Katie's horse, and he's staying with Larry (a big name in all things equestrian around here) for training and such. He's a big chestnut gelding, he'll be 11 years old next Saint Patty's day.

Needless to really point out further, the lesson was amazing. Everything seemed perfect. It wasn't too warm or too cold outside, with a clear blue sky and a pleasant light breeze. i honestly couldn't have pictured it going any better than it did. Jillian was just beaming when she got off of Sully, she had been on a lead line. And afterward, I was too. I much look forward to regular lessons every Saturday at 10, now.

Yeah, that's the only thing that's bee going on lately... except Derrick is coming back to Riverview today! I can't wait to see him, I missed him so much. I gotta enjoy my last three weeks with him as much as I can, it's all we've got left.

Yours truly,
- Lexi

Music: The City is at War - Cobra Starship