Saturday, October 23, 2010

Lots of new stuff!

Abraxious the great!
Outdoor riding arena
Mallorcan sunset

'Foals' under 3 years old, Besado on right
Hi all!! I am having a great time here in Mallorca. It has been such a learning experience for me to ride SO differently than I am used to; the Spanish horses test you and you have to prove that you are capable of handling them or else they will totally take advantage of you! Everything is based around Dressage which I have never done any type of english riding so this is great experience! I had a horse lesson yesterday with a German instructor, Steffy, who is WONDERFUL. She is impressed with how I ride and handle Besado (pictured with the foals), so my next lesson is on Monday with Abraxious, who is a huge Andalusian gelding with LOTS of energy and apparently the toughest to ride. He will be my project for the next few months and it will definitely be interesting : ) The flies here are HORRIBLE so that takes a lot of patience and not losing your mind from the amount of them but overall, it is amazing here. The weather has been perfect, about 75 every day with gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. The food is GREAT and haven't disliked anything yet... Here are some pictures of the place and the horses!!! The water fountain is beautiful and those are the stalls in the back. There is also a picture with the apartments they rent out and I will add the one that I am staying in as soon as it becomes my permanent place. I don't have great internet or lots of free time so I will try to blog and email people as I can! Much love to everyone!
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  1. AnonymousOctober 28, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    Hi Malli!
    It's your cousin, Trish, just saying Hi and thanks for posting some many great pictures and notes about your adventures. I hope you continue to have a wonderful time!
    Lots of love.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 30, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    Hello Malli-- Judy and Jane and I are here looking and reading about your latest adventures! Very cool! That is one BIG HORSE!! It looks like he has a big bit in his mouth to slow him down!! HANG ON Malli!!!!! Thanks for all the great pictures. Looks like great weather too. We are here watching the rain come down. Me thinks summer is over! We love you! Dad

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