Better?

I rode Arwen last night and I'm cautiously optimistic that she is better. She had been off bute since Saturday night (so three days without) and came out feeling really, really good. I only felt one little bobble, and it was in an area where the arena footing is kind of deep so I'm guessing it was more of a little stumble than a lameness bobble. We did a nice, long walking warm up to get her loose, and then progressed to some trotting on a relatively loose rein. She felt back to normal from the get go. She definitely didn't want to work though. I think ponyface really enjoyed her mini vacation!

After spending about 20 minutes warming up (I didn't want to trot her too much, just in case there was something that trainer could still see) and after getting the all clear from trainer we took her over a few little jumps (cross rails and maybe an 18 inch vertical). She was awesome. Didn't run away, or make a dash for the fence. And its just so nice to be riding a horse with a big stride that is adjustable (when she's listening). Jumping is seriously nothing for her, barely any effort over these little fences whatsoever. Unlike Ready who I feel like is putting in a lot of effort even over the small stuff (although he really isn't, but it just feels that way).

Anyway...here's hoping that last night wasn't a fluke. I'm hacking her tonight and all my fingers and toes are crossed that she still comes out feeling good.