Archie

Pony Picture Time.

On Saturday, before the shit hit the proverbial fan, I convinced my fair-skinned, bug-attracting ginger husband to come out and take photos.  I'd like to say that I've made a fair attempt to improve the issues that I had last time, particularly:
  1. Thumbs/hand position
  2. Crookedness
  3. Stopping with my body rather than his face

Derp face continues.


I just think this one is pretty.






Neck reining.

He so pretty.

I thought you needed to see the neck reining again.

I like repetition.

Bitch face.
Thumbs still suck.

Leaning.

I knew a girl in IHSA who had no thumbs.
Maybe I should just pretend I'm her.


I like this one, even with the floppy bonnet.

Canter.




So.  Uh.  I need to stop working shoulders.  I look like a fucking linebacker.
(Side note:  I did try out for my middle school football team.)




Fucking muscles, yo.


And now, you will canter this way.  And I will look rightfully horrified.

Check his abs!


I love this one, too.

Hubs was being artsy.  :)

Suck in and smile.  :)

Grass break.

Mid noms.


Er.



So, from this, I (still) need to work on:
  1. Being consistent with my thumbs/hand position
  2. Not making stupid faces
  3. Training the walk, because, damn, I throw it away to ride one-handed.
  4. Deciding that if I'm going to sit the canter, I need to comment and stop perching.
I was afraid that the new saddle would jack up my leg position, but I only had to raise the irons a hole and I was fine.  At least, I think my legs are fine.  Your trainer would probably cry.


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    18 comments

    1. KalinJuly 10, 2013 at 11:30 AM

      I love how you two match! :D

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    2. L.WilliamsJuly 10, 2013 at 11:39 AM

      Muscles in the right places, also yes you guys match and its awesome. Not making stupid faces I think is a worthy goal, I just think its impossible for most of us (like me) lol

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      1. Beka BurkeJuly 11, 2013 at 4:43 PM

        I think I should just plaster on a smile. Bucking? Smile. Rearing? Smile. Falling? Smile.

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    3. UnknownJuly 10, 2013 at 12:18 PM

      Great pictures. I think we all make stupid riding faces!

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    4. SheMovedtoTexasJuly 10, 2013 at 12:30 PM

      My riding faces are extra stupid. In most of the pictures your hands look great!

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      1. Beka BurkeJuly 11, 2013 at 4:43 PM

        They're getting better! I was thinking that I needed to paint my thumbs an obnoxious color.

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    5. DragonJuly 10, 2013 at 2:55 PM

      Looks like a lovely place to ride in!

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      1. Beka BurkeJuly 11, 2013 at 4:44 PM

        Dude, that's probably the best area because the rest of it isn't... so... nice.

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    6. MarissaJuly 10, 2013 at 4:43 PM

      Great pics! My riding faces are ridiculous!

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    7. KarleyJuly 10, 2013 at 6:48 PM

      Riding and weird faces go hand in hand for sure!

      I love your tats :)

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    8. KatJuly 11, 2013 at 12:01 AM

      I agree with Karley, everyone makes weird faces when they ride. Great pictures!

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      1. Beka BurkeJuly 11, 2013 at 4:44 PM

        Thanks! My hubs is figuring out my camera. :)

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    9. KayseeJuly 11, 2013 at 12:39 PM

      Apparently I ride around looking like I'm not breathing. I kinda would like to have the silly faces.

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