Lately I’ve been in one of those places with Bear where things feel like they’ve drastically improved. I am still surprised by these feelings, but I love that they keep coming every couple of months. The big changes I’ve noticed are in how he listens to my seat. The hopping into the lope problem has… Read more »
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Turning Things Around
As I’ve mentioned the last couple of weeks, I’ve been struggling with Laredo. Getting him soft and lively and just having a good time have all been a little tough. We normally start out doing fairly well, but then the ride goes downhill after 15 or 20 minutes. Today was a little like that, but… Read more »
Um, Spring Break? Hello?
Today we woke up to snow, and it continued to snow throughout the morning. So we just headed out for the barn right away less we lose motivation or get stuck in the afternoon crowds. The guys were all tucked up against the windblock. I grabbed Bear and then got Laredo for Robin while she… Read more »
Out Again
It was cooler and partly cloudy today, with a chilly breeze, but we were determined to get out and about again. We waited for the day to warm as much as it was going to, then headed for the barn. I rode Steen again. He came to me as soon as I went into the… Read more »
Softness and Life
These strike me as two of the most important elements in horsemanship. Over the past couple of years I have been working hard on coming to understand softness. I know I can keep getting softer (probably a LOT softer), but Bear and I have come so far in this area. What I often lack is… Read more »
Needles and Flags
Last night we got an email saying the vet would be at our barn in the morning for anyone who needed vaccinations and teeth. Our guys had their teeth done in the fall, but we needed shots. We had to cram the barn in between two other things, but it was good to get out… Read more »