Even at 18 and after a bout of Lyme disease, Jessica still has spirit.
We have learned over the years, that if you want to have a good ride, you have to first let her run herself into the ground.
If she hasn't bucked and kicked out at you, she's not ready. She is still pinning it up until you get on.
Monday, it took over 30 minutes before she finally gave in.
Meanwhile, Otoelene was just standing around getting fatter while we waited.
But Monday, when we finally got going, we had a very nice ride. We did the Iron Mountain loop, 8 1/2 miles in 2:45. Nowhere near endurace pace, but not dilly dallying either.
I wonder if Jessica was ridden every day like a working cowboy horse if she would still need all that prep. Even at 18 she is who she is.
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