So I went and tried my friend’s horse today… I loved him and starting next week will be riding him regularly. The pessimistic side of my brain is still warning the happy side of my brain that this could all go belly up, but I’m really looking forward to having a horse to ride on a regular basis.
He’s a chestnut OTTB gelding, about 16 hh, 13 years old named Stevie. He’s so cute and just kind of an “ok let’s try it” guy – at least that was my impression of him today. He’s evented through Novice with his owner and plays polocrosse and pretty much does whatever you want. He’s pretty out of shape right now, but I’m looking forward to getting him in regular work and seeing how he looks when he’s fit. Hopefully the footing will dry out a little and I can ride him outside soon. He’s really light in the bridle, which is a strange feeling for me since I usually ride heeeavy, leaning, pulling horses. He’s not insanely forward, but I think with more fitness he’ll be more forward and it’s SO nice not to have to push for every single stride. I popped him over some small jumps today and wow I almost fell off! He really cracks his back over everything (even the crossrail) so I think I need to really work on my fitness and seat/legs before we tackle any substantial jumps… hopefully by the time his fitness has improved mine will have as well… Anyway, I’m so excited and I really hope everything goes well! 
And on another positive note, tomorrow (er, later today? haha) I am taking a dressage lesson with Sarah, hopefully my new positive outlook will inspire to me to get back to posting more regularly.
I’m going to try to take some picture of Stevie when I go out on Monday so I can compare “before” and “after” shots of now and then later when I have him more fit.
Also, the weather was glorious today and that really does improve my mood!
Congrats on finding a horse to ride, I hope it all works out for you! I find that every time I get on a horse, be it mine or a friends, I learn something new!