Riding Lessons

Too hot to ride.
So I stew inside, grumbling.

I'm getting fat, I think.
Too little exercise and I'm just not going to jump around on that stepper!
Cuz it's too darn hot.

I'm out of sorts.
Downright grumpy, dammit.

Temperatures drop.
Lessons return.
Here I am after the two this week:

Floppy.
Can't sit straight, can't stay square, can't stay down.
Bouncing all over.
I didn't know there were so many ways a body must be balanced.
Up and down, side to side: at the neck, shoulders, elbows, hands, waist, legs, ankles.

I can only concentrate on one thing at a time, so while elbows are in, feet are slipping in the stirrups, hands are yanking on the reins, seat is sliding right.

Maybe I need 6 lessons a week instead of 2.
Maybe then I'll get it!

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