Gigant(ic)

Wow, that was a lot of fun today, but even more strenuous than I remember. Of course, not having done anything like it in the last 35 years might have something to do with that.

At first I was a bit taken, since I was somehow expecting a slightly smaller horse. I had to give them my body data with height and weight, so I was kinda expecting not such a giant, who happened to have the very fitting name "Gigant". But it was something to do with another horse having back problems, so Gigant it was.

He was very gentle I must admit, and stood still when I got up (had to use a small ladder, but when I saw a professional do the same I didn't feel so bad). It was a strange feeling being on a horse again.

But I did remember quite a few things, and even though my body had to work really hard (completely soaked after half an hour, was probably stinking in the bus on the way home!), I enjoyed it. Especially the galloping!

Mind you, I'm having blue marks on my inner legs from the leather straps, and I have a feeling my bum will be a bit sore tomorrow.

But I think this is something I definitely will do again.