Day 5

Saturday morning my mom and I woke up bright and early to take a trip to the Aiken Training Track. Here the Thoroughbred horses that don't continue on the racing circuit up north train during the summer months. When the circuit returns south again in the fall, this track is also used for races. 

 

The tree in the infield is where the Aiken bred champion, Blue Peter is buried. Read more about Peter's legacy and the love the community has for him here: http://www.aikenstandard.com/article/20120313/AIK0303/303139996

So  beautiful in the morning!

 

 Once we arrived at the farm our day began with a lesson instructed by Linda Allen. I was excited to ride a big bay warmblood that reminded me of a horse I have in training at home. (big and sweet looking) Well needless to say this large sweet looking guy took advantage of his day off and his new rider. Upon bringing him out of the barn and picking up a trot he proceeded to buck, and buck, and buck some more! I came off and he took a lap around the property. After he was caught and quick flat session with Jose, I was back on and we continued in the lesson.

 

 

The afternoon continued with the horses Jose started earlier in the week. Here is the second video of the grey I posted from day one. He is being ridden by one of the girls (Anna) who attended the school. Anna did such an excellent job riding such a greenie!