I was determined to get back on my goals, riding and working out. Humidity and the rain have hampered the first, but this month I started working out. My hand is not happy, but I need to get back on track. All the cobs need me fitter, so I need to do the time. That would be my reason for not posting recently.
So Handsome, Sigh
I did have a really great ride on Roscoe yesterday. After working on go for the last few rides, I wanted to play. So I set up a simple pole line with a pole line to tiny jump right next to it. Roscoe noticed it as soon as we went in the ring. He beelined for the poles and picked up a trot half way through. The next time through he floated. I laughed when we went over the poles towards Peggy and Roscoe decided to pick up canter. Someone was really happy!
Once he handled the pole line, I let him go over the little jump. He could not have done it better. He lifted up in the shoulders, rounded his back and followed behind.
See someone in the background ;)
The jump was just enough for the height. Of course when I gave Peggy the camera, he decided he could be lazy, whacking the pole pretty hard. Surprisingly it stayed up. The next pass I made sure he was pushing from behind as we entered the poles. Again we got the super cute little jump. The last pass, he took the jump in stride with no touching. I was super happy with his work. That was the most balanced he has ever been over fences. Baby steps can be so exciting :)
The Older colts are starting to play
Mare and Foal Huddle
And speaking of babies... Yep pictures. PS Emma and Kelly, send me your gift card choices.
