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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Today's ride...
I rode Emmi today, at work. Dang it, I forgot just how much I love riding that mare!! She is so dependable and consistent. I love my Buster, but it's so nice to get on a consistent horse every once in a while!
Cyrus came with me, and I asked him if he would take some pictures of me while I rode. He was happy to oblige. I let him use Ernest, so he was stoked. And you know what? That little brother of mine took some pretty darn good cool pictures!!
Isn't she such a pretty mare? I've decided that she's a left brained extrovert.
Is this not the most amazing picture ever?? :O
He was just a little too far ahead for a series of pictures like this- otherwise they would've been perfect!! I think I'll let Boo take pictures more often. :P
Cyrus came with me, and I asked him if he would take some pictures of me while I rode. He was happy to oblige. I let him use Ernest, so he was stoked. And you know what? That little brother of mine took some pretty darn good cool pictures!!
Isn't she such a pretty mare? I've decided that she's a left brained extrovert.
Is this not the most amazing picture ever?? :O
He was just a little too far ahead for a series of pictures like this- otherwise they would've been perfect!! I think I'll let Boo take pictures more often. :P
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Yay! Got to work Buster today!
Finally had a chance to get out and work Buster today! I wasn't expecting much, because it's been like, 2 months. Buster blew me away!! On the ground, he yoyo'ed over a pole at phase 1/very light phase 2!!!! I. Was. Stoked. Yoyo has really become his favorite game of all!
When I got on to ride, I had to get a little tougher with him. Two months off and he's gotten pretty darn stubborn again. I have to use a lot of direction on his head, and heavy leg aids. He's also gone stiff again. I worked on loosening him up and stretching him out, and started some easy releasing on simple things, to get him to want to play- not resist. He also was really 'lazy' today- it was about 85, so I guess part of it was the weather.
We gave both Lady and Red baths after we rode- they loved that!! They both stood really well, after they realized that they were going to cool off.
In other big news:
Katy and I are showing Buster and Lady this year!! We're working out getting a hold of tack and show clothes right now. I might possibly be able to use one of June's western saddles, if it fits Red, and Mr. Freet also has a saddle for Red, but it's a man's saddle so it might not fit me. Katy has either Mr. Wilson's English saddle or Mrs. Rosenthal's English saddle coming for her. We both want to do both styles, but this year we might be stuck with just one- which is actually okay, because I prefer western, and Katy prefers english. We're not sure yet whether or not we'll be able to use bitless bridles. As far as show apparel goes, we're going to up to Golden Horseshoe soon and check out what they have.
I am so excited for this summer!!
OH!
And we ordered our tickets for Parelli Horse and Soul!!!
When I got on to ride, I had to get a little tougher with him. Two months off and he's gotten pretty darn stubborn again. I have to use a lot of direction on his head, and heavy leg aids. He's also gone stiff again. I worked on loosening him up and stretching him out, and started some easy releasing on simple things, to get him to want to play- not resist. He also was really 'lazy' today- it was about 85, so I guess part of it was the weather.
We gave both Lady and Red baths after we rode- they loved that!! They both stood really well, after they realized that they were going to cool off.
In other big news:
Katy and I are showing Buster and Lady this year!! We're working out getting a hold of tack and show clothes right now. I might possibly be able to use one of June's western saddles, if it fits Red, and Mr. Freet also has a saddle for Red, but it's a man's saddle so it might not fit me. Katy has either Mr. Wilson's English saddle or Mrs. Rosenthal's English saddle coming for her. We both want to do both styles, but this year we might be stuck with just one- which is actually okay, because I prefer western, and Katy prefers english. We're not sure yet whether or not we'll be able to use bitless bridles. As far as show apparel goes, we're going to up to Golden Horseshoe soon and check out what they have.
I am so excited for this summer!!
OH!
And we ordered our tickets for Parelli Horse and Soul!!!
Monday, March 19, 2012
Chicks!!
Okay, so this is not a horsey post, but it's a nerdy one!
Behold, my true passion: chickens!! I got my spring chicks this past week!
The whole gang! Nineteen chicks: 3 White Leghorns, 2 Delaware Hampshires, 3 Americaunas, 1 Cochin, 1 Polish, 1 Black Australorp, 1 Brown Leghorn, 3 Silkies, 4 Old English Game Bantams, and 3 ducklings: 1 Welsh Harlequin, 1 Blue Swedish, 1 Crested Black Swedish.
I'm happy. :D
Behold, my true passion: chickens!! I got my spring chicks this past week!
The whole gang! Nineteen chicks: 3 White Leghorns, 2 Delaware Hampshires, 3 Americaunas, 1 Cochin, 1 Polish, 1 Black Australorp, 1 Brown Leghorn, 3 Silkies, 4 Old English Game Bantams, and 3 ducklings: 1 Welsh Harlequin, 1 Blue Swedish, 1 Crested Black Swedish.
I'm happy. :D
Lack of Motivation
Ack! I'm suffering from lack of motivation. I haven't ridden in weeks. Part of that is because of work and school....but I haven't even really been thinking about it. So, I though tit was pretty cool when Parelli posted this blog post to facebook. I needed to read it. :)
http://central.parellinaturalhorsetraining.com/2012/03/80-of-success-is-showing-up/?utm_source=FBPNH_Wall&utm_medium=SM&utm_campaign=FBPNH
I'm not sure if that worked. o.O Oh well, copy and paste it into your browser. x)
http://central.parellinaturalhorsetraining.com/2012/03/80-of-success-is-showing-up/?utm_source=FBPNH_Wall&utm_medium=SM&utm_campaign=FBPNH
I'm not sure if that worked. o.O Oh well, copy and paste it into your browser. x)
Sunday, March 11, 2012
On A LIghter Note...
I am so happy right now, I could die!!! Guess where we're going this October?
To Parelli Horse and Soul!!!!!!!!!!
I'm so happy, I'm using excessive punctuation!! :D
Katy gave up her birthday trip of going to the Kentucky racetrack and such so that we could do this, and Momma and Daddy agreed!! Thank you Katy!!
Also, as far as losing Buster goes, it looks like I've got some more time on my hands. ;)
To Parelli Horse and Soul!!!!!!!!!!
I'm so happy, I'm using excessive punctuation!! :D
Katy gave up her birthday trip of going to the Kentucky racetrack and such so that we could do this, and Momma and Daddy agreed!! Thank you Katy!!
Also, as far as losing Buster goes, it looks like I've got some more time on my hands. ;)
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
I'm in a pickle...
Feeling down. Way down. :(
June told us Monday that we're in a bit of a pickle. Mrs. Wilson (whom I work for) got two horses (named Tulsa and Atticus) that she's been keeping for a while officially dumped on her. She has to place these two horses soon. So she talked to June, and her and June agreed to bring the idea up to us: swap horses.
They want to take Sterling and Buster back to the Wilson's, and bring Tulsa and Atticus to June's barn. That way, we would have 4 ridable horses, instead of three (Sterling's not ridable).
Problem number one: Arragon and Sterling are so close....if they get separated, they are going to be devastated. They'll adapt, yes, but still....they are not going to be happy campers for a long time.
Problem number two: If Sterling does go, he won't have a stall to lay down in at night. Sterling has to lay down at night in order to get off of his hind legs, and the stall makes him feel much safer.
Problem number three (and the worst one in my opinion): I'll be losing Buster. My precious Red!! Yes, I'll be able to see him 4 days a week when I go to work for the Wilson's, but I'm going to lose so much with him!
June and Mrs. Wilson want me to take Atticus to work with instead, if we do this. Atticus is likely a Westphalian. He's a bay- in fact he looks almost exactly like Arragon. He's got a great big rectangle of a head, stocky legs, and a kind of sad face. I've never ridden him before, but I have ground-worked him once- and it was just a quick session. I think he's an introvert- can't decide whether or not he's left a lefty or a righty, though. Anytime he's ever seen me he always comes right up to me- he wants to be friendly. He was a hunter/jumper/trail horse, but he hasn't had any work in a long time.
The only draw back: he's huge. Not quite as tall as Arragon, but still big enough to make me nervous. I just don't feel safe around big horses- hence the reason I don't like working Arragon.
If I knew this wouldn't be somewhat permanent, I would probably say yes. But it likely will be.
June, Mrs. Wilson, and Mrs. Miller say that I'm getting too advanced for Buster. They say that Buster is a limited horse- and I believe them. Buster doesn't have the ability to bend- or if he does, it would take someone far more advanced than me to coax it out of him. He also will never be able to jump because of his right hip. And we're still stuck on circles.
If I get Atticus, I'll be able to do a lot more, but I'll lose so much. I don't know what I'm going to do. I wish there was some way I could keep Buster and still be able to help Mrs. Wilson!
There is a smidgen of hope. Mrs. Rosenthal is coming to look at some of the Wilson horses next Saturday. She's looking into getting one for her an Sydney. Chances are slim, but she might possibly be able to take Atticus- which would be excellent for him, because she's a wonderful rider. I have at least until Saturday then, to think about this more. I keep on praying, and I'm still not seeing an answer. I don't know what I'm going to do. I don't wanna lose that chubby, sorrel, Quarter Horse with the perfect ears, bushy forelock, and nerdy personality!
June told us Monday that we're in a bit of a pickle. Mrs. Wilson (whom I work for) got two horses (named Tulsa and Atticus) that she's been keeping for a while officially dumped on her. She has to place these two horses soon. So she talked to June, and her and June agreed to bring the idea up to us: swap horses.
They want to take Sterling and Buster back to the Wilson's, and bring Tulsa and Atticus to June's barn. That way, we would have 4 ridable horses, instead of three (Sterling's not ridable).
Problem number one: Arragon and Sterling are so close....if they get separated, they are going to be devastated. They'll adapt, yes, but still....they are not going to be happy campers for a long time.
Problem number two: If Sterling does go, he won't have a stall to lay down in at night. Sterling has to lay down at night in order to get off of his hind legs, and the stall makes him feel much safer.
Problem number three (and the worst one in my opinion): I'll be losing Buster. My precious Red!! Yes, I'll be able to see him 4 days a week when I go to work for the Wilson's, but I'm going to lose so much with him!
June and Mrs. Wilson want me to take Atticus to work with instead, if we do this. Atticus is likely a Westphalian. He's a bay- in fact he looks almost exactly like Arragon. He's got a great big rectangle of a head, stocky legs, and a kind of sad face. I've never ridden him before, but I have ground-worked him once- and it was just a quick session. I think he's an introvert- can't decide whether or not he's left a lefty or a righty, though. Anytime he's ever seen me he always comes right up to me- he wants to be friendly. He was a hunter/jumper/trail horse, but he hasn't had any work in a long time.
The only draw back: he's huge. Not quite as tall as Arragon, but still big enough to make me nervous. I just don't feel safe around big horses- hence the reason I don't like working Arragon.
If I knew this wouldn't be somewhat permanent, I would probably say yes. But it likely will be.
June, Mrs. Wilson, and Mrs. Miller say that I'm getting too advanced for Buster. They say that Buster is a limited horse- and I believe them. Buster doesn't have the ability to bend- or if he does, it would take someone far more advanced than me to coax it out of him. He also will never be able to jump because of his right hip. And we're still stuck on circles.
If I get Atticus, I'll be able to do a lot more, but I'll lose so much. I don't know what I'm going to do. I wish there was some way I could keep Buster and still be able to help Mrs. Wilson!
There is a smidgen of hope. Mrs. Rosenthal is coming to look at some of the Wilson horses next Saturday. She's looking into getting one for her an Sydney. Chances are slim, but she might possibly be able to take Atticus- which would be excellent for him, because she's a wonderful rider. I have at least until Saturday then, to think about this more. I keep on praying, and I'm still not seeing an answer. I don't know what I'm going to do. I don't wanna lose that chubby, sorrel, Quarter Horse with the perfect ears, bushy forelock, and nerdy personality!
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