The Best Day Of My Life!

So today I thought I would share with you guys about the best, most rewarding day of my life. It was yesterday, when I put the saddle on Daisy for the first time. My trainer and my mom were there with me. When I first got there I did the usual thing that I do when I first see Daisy: hugs, running and groundwork. Over the months Daisy and I have gained a trusting relationship. I give her all I have and she gives me the same. Did it start out that way? No. However we worked through the tough times and came out on top. Anyway when my trainer got there she said, “now be prepared for her to blow up (buck) when you put the saddle on because she has not had a saddle on since last fall.” Well we put the saddle and everything on. No buck. My trainer even said, “alright, be prepared when you tighten the buck strap (safety part of a saddle with a big scary name.) that she will for sure buck!” We tightened the buck strap and she still didn’t buck. So then my trainer was like. “ok get her walking and trotting around and she will for sure buck.” I had her walking and trotting for about an hour and she never bucked one bit. My trainer was shocked. She said, “ this is proof that all the hard work and love that you taught/showed this horse is working. Also that even the wildest horses can be tamed.” I was so proud that I got teary eyed. I even got to ride her for the first time in saddle. She still did great! My trainer said that it usually takes weeks, maybe even months for most trainers to be able to put a saddle on a horse that has not worn one for that long and even longer to ride. We did it all in one day. I honestly felt like one of the big time trainers. We went from underdog to wonder dog. Daisy made me even more proud to be her rider that day. I honestly felt like I was in a dream. I had been waiting so long to get my saddle and use it on Daisy. It finally happened. My dreams came true.