Hey ya’ll, my name is Jorgi and I am an employee here at Horse
Saddle Shop. I am the one behind the fashion posts and am known for loving the
most gaudy cowgirl boots (all about Corral and Old Gringo). I have a beautiful
quarter horse named Sydney, but the last few years I stopped riding frequently.
However, this summer, when I got home from college, all I wanted to do was get
back to my small country town roots and the way that felt the most natural was
by riding my pretty girl.
It has been an absolute joy to reconnect with her. Isn’t so
cool how horses forgive so easily and love so abundantly?
But don't get me wrong, she is one sassy horse. She has mood
swings that match her mommas, it’s a good thing that I have just a little more stubbornness
in me than she does. For instance, I was riding last night and she refused to
canter but I was not going to give up until she did. Once I was satisfied with
her, I stopped, pet her mane, made kissy noises, and praised her. I suddenly felt
a sting of pain so I pulled my leg up to inspect. Guess who didn't wear boots
because it was supposed to be a quick ride? Yep, me. And guess whose ankles
were rubbed raw and near bleeding? You're right again, me.
So here’s what I have learned these past weeks: Wear boots
no matter how long you think you're riding (for goodness sake, I sell them!), love
unconditionally like my girl, and ride fearlessly.
