Meet Rio!

Okay, so I'll get the "news" out, then tell you about him.
We're donating Samson to a program, where he can do W/T/C/poles/groundwork and never have to jump any big scary jumps again in his life. :) The stress was just too much for him, he was really unhappy, and it was hard to learn. He also has not so great conformation and if he were to jump 2'6"+ for an extended period of time, he'd go lame. It was a really hard decision, since he's my baby and I love him dearly, but I feel like this is best for the both of us. SO. He's still with me now, and I hack him around for fun. He loves it! After the horse show we started looking for a horse to lease (we're going to lease the next few, until I get to a level I'll be at for a while) and we "found" Rio!

Rio's one of my trainer's client's horses, and he's here for a 2 week trial.
He's a 17.2hh Oldenburg gelding, and a sweetheart!
Really honest, willing, forgiving, etc. I really like him!
After I'm done with this horse, my legs are going to be like rocks! haha. He's a big mover, with a big trot, and my legs are so sore from riding him the past 3 days :P

Purple coat: 1st time I rode him
Teal shirt/black vest: 1st lesson
Green shirt/black vest: 2nd lesson

gLeek :)

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• Rio

[Paintmare06]

Big and pretty boy!!! You look really nice on him girl!!

I'm sorry about Samson :( I've been there twice with my two girls and even though it's the right thing to do for both of you, it sucks :( I feel for you! Hope you and Rio work out! I'm looking forward to hearing about him! :)

[EEWinterFresh]

@Paintmare06 Thank you so much!! :D I'm looking forward to telling everyone about him!

[eminav15]

So, in college horse shows do you draw random horses to ride or are there classes where you could, for example ride your own horse such as Rio. I'm just curious because I plan on riding on a college team after highschool.

[EEWinterFresh]

@eminav15 At IHSA shows (Intercollegiate horse show association) you essentially draw random horses. If you are hosting the show, then you have a chance of drawing a horse that maybe you've lessoned on or something, but yes you draw random horses.. so get used to riding a bunch of different horse types in uncomfortable tack ;)

[rider2298]

Wow nice flying lead changes! Try to stay in the saddle a little more and don't lean forward as much but other wise GREAT RIDE!

[PawzandClaws]

:O Holy Guacamole! i ride an amazing thoroughbred gelding named Rio, i was so suprised when i came on here today afer riding him in a show to find this in my recomended videos haha xD

[snipekill1231]

uhmm dont take this personally but i think you need to work on your post trot... you pumping yourself wayyyy too much

but great horse:))

[EEWinterFresh]

@qhgirl531 oh my gosh thank you so much!!

and yes. that better be his only time escaping!

[qhgirl531]

@EEWinterFresh He broke out right as I was getting to the barn so my mom helped get him back :) hopefully that will be his only time escaping hahah.

[EEWinterFresh]

@qhgirl531 Thanks! He is a big teddy bear. :) It's so weird because I can scratch his ears and hug his head. haha Though when he broke out yesterday he gave us all a scare! ughh. lol

and I will definitely be missing my baby :(