back on the horse

As I step into the stirrup
Pulling myself up
To sit on your back
I sit up straight
Enjoying the rhythm of your pace
As u walk on the sand
A feeling so familiar
So comfortable, so alive
As you start to trot
It's like my body knows how to work
I move up and down
Feeling your hoofs brushing over the ground
So smooth, so tender
In our transition to canter
I hold my breath, wanting to stop this moment
And hold it in my memory like a photograph
Every stride you make is every breath I take
The obstacle in the center of the arena
We slowly approach
As I sit back, pressing my legs
Giving you impulsion
We move closer to the fence
I hear your breath
A sound of excitement
Your ears all straight up
We both have the same desire
You lift your front hoofs, bend them carefully above the pole
We fly
Three seconds pass
We land
I now know this feeling
I'm home