Hamster and I have just started up again, riding after my broken thumb, which now just has a splint on it rather than a cast. He was tense today, but he relaxed whenever I talked with him. A sampling, “Okay Hamster…no, don’t nibble that…not that either. Yes walk. I mean it. Please walk”.

I feel like my hands are good but my seat, which is great for staying on no matter what, leaves something to be desired after some time off. My legs are okay, I think. I am riding in a pasture right now since the ring is a bit frozen and I think to myself a lot while I am on him, “Please let this ride be good”. JUST KIDDING! I think “Boy, he sure is acting great”. It’s hard to tell if he is in shape but I feel like there was a slight difference, though it may have been his lack of shoes. He had them pulled while I was on “break” so to speak.

I am only walking with him right now while I get him back in shape. This year is going to be the year when he will begin to further develop his bond with me, and consequently I will do the same. All in all, this year we will compete some more, but I’m not placing any bets on place. Keep your fingers crossed.

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