Gus Gus Gus Gus!

Today I rode a 17ish hh Hano named Gus in my jumping lesson! He was HUGE and a bit intimidating, but I learned that I really like him and Rob (my trainer) said I did *very* well on him! I did my first course consisting of: A courtesy circle to a 2'3 crossrail, across the arena on a diagonal line to another 2'3 crossrail, then sharp left turn to a 2'3 veritcal with a flowerbox underneath, then back across the other diagonal to a 2'3 oxer. It was *great* fun and for my 5th jumping lesson, it was a challenge, but I loved it! Rob says we may start SHOWING!!! in the spring! And my next lesson is on the 1st of January! What a happy new year! Gus is my favourite horse to jump so far, and I am pleased that Rob told me I could ride him on the 1st :)
And he also told me that my equitation is beautiful and would win me ribbons :D I am *so* happy! so, SO, happy! The lesson had some bad spots, like the first time over the oxer, but overall I learned a lot and had an amazing time! Cooled him out bareback with a saddle pad (that horse is *not* comfy bareback!) and got a few pics afterward <3 He is my second favourite horse ever, Spike, of course, still being first by *far*!