Some SUN-day Saddle Time

Sorry, this title is not supposed to upset those who are facing into more snow & cold but it was such a glorious day today that I couldn't help the title of this post. If it's of any consolation I have heard rumours of snow coming back our way, so this isn't set to last...best take advantage while I can, right?!

Nancy & I in outdoor -
taking full advantage of sunshine!

I sat on both girls for the first time since Monday today and while neither of them were perfect; neither was horrible either - and sure in all honesty...not having been worked in almost a week, they were actually pretty awesome, especially Miss Nancy who was cool as a cucumber in the outdoor.

Splash effect after rain soaked outdoor work,
 of course she got groomed afterwards so no residue
nor irritating-itchy-sand-affects (I hope)

Kika and I played in the big indoor arena and Nancy & I got a glorious spin outside in the sunshine (it wasn't so nice when I was riding Kika #sadtimes).
I just covered the basics with both girls, w/t/c; circles, serpentines & changes of rein to get all our brains synchronised again and singing from the same hymn sheet. My mam & dad were driving by & spotted Nancy and myself in the outdoor so they popped in to say hi...my mother suggested I pull my stirrups up a hole as my legs looked too straight and I was pulling my heels up too high - I told her I just ride poorly but was willing to try anything to help me get better.
I will have to see over the coming days of it makes a positive difference or if it'll have the negative effect of my knees hitting the dressage saddle knee blocks in the wrong place - the saddle isn't the best fit for me in any case, but until I can afford to change the saddles for both girls I can't even think about getting a better one for me - weird reasoning...I know, but sure I'm weird & I accept this ;-)

Nancy's feathers are growing!
Extra hair-brushing for her feet ;-)

I then spent the afternoon at a Carnival Parade up the country, which L & I spontaneously decided to check out. It was awesome, loads of people dressed up, fab floats pulled by tractors & free sweets!
No better way to spend a sunday afternoon!
I did snap some photos on my phone...but sadly I'm not sure atmosphere was adequately captured :-/
However I am only to happy to share photos if there is any interest in seeing them, perhaps a Mostly Mute Monday post tomorrow ;-)

PS: Apologies for the lack of Kika photos in this post, but seeing as i rode her first & did Nancy immediately after...K didn't spend as long in the cross ties nor does she stand as quietly & demurely as N. Miss Kika has to make a scene & grates on my nerves by pawing the ground with her front feet and no matter how much i ask/tell/yell at her not to - it makes sweet FA difference to her. So to spare me and others using the common grooming area I prefer not to leave her tied as i fuss about doing other things