Chase

Hello readers,

This is my first "Before this blog post".  These posts tell you about stuff that happened before I set up this blog.

This is Chase

Chase was my first lease horse.  He was a 143 liver chesnut gelding Morgan, and 24 years old.

He was so sweet, curious, and kind.  You couldn't help but smile when you saw him look at you.

He had the comfiest canter, and he loved to jump.
When I rode him for the first time, I thought he was so weird, and I think that he thought the same thing about me.

Over time, we grew to understand each other better, and soon we were having so much fun.
I did a dressage show with him.

We were progressing rapidly.
But then, he suddenly couldn't keep up. 

He became dehydrated and sick, and would coilc a lot.
He eventually got better, but his age would catch up to him.
He was getting stiff.  Jumping was too much for him.

Soon, my trainer decided I needed a horse that was younger, more robust, and could jump over 2 feet.
Isabel came along, and I started a lease with her instead of Chase.

I got to do much more with Izzy, and I'm glad I stopped leasing Chase.
But I haven't forgotten Chase.

I still stop by his stall with a handful of hay.  I hear he is doing well. 
I am so glad he was my first lease horse.  He was the best thing for my riding career.  I wouldn't be the same without him
I love you Chase!
Snowmochan