Phenomenal

What a fabulous ride today! Todd and the kids came out, he read the four tests to me that I will be riding on Saturday. Mattie was absolutely incredible. I am so excited for the show that I might burst!

Lovely Weather

...ok, a bit breezy but sunny, so that's all that counts. A good ride today in the outdoor arena. Took a bit to get her settled in (wanted to go out back where the rest of the horses were and wasn't taking no for an answer, yeah, steering is a good thing) but once she got over it she was really quite sensible. Also rode Quinn today and he was charming as usual (thanks Cheryl!). Counting the days till the horse show Saturday!

Sassy Pants

A decent ride today after three days off over the weekend (I confess, I was occupied with yard work, terrible horse mom). She has aquired the "having you on my back is really old hat now so I am going to see what I can get away with" attitude...looking around at everything, "no, mom, I really do not want to go on the bit in a frame", oh and lest we forget the infamous "I'm on the down swing of my first heat and you really can't tell me what to do because I am WAY stronger and super sexy". Wondering what will happen Saturday at our first show, but hopefully she will be better than at home in different surroundings (as they usually are...looking to mom for support and confidence). Working on trot-walk transitions, trying to keep her on the bit and moving forward in the walk instead of losing it altogether. Think like a FEATHER! (With this horse?!?)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Mattie turned four years old today! A decent ride today, considering she hasn't worked much in the past couple weeks. Back at it tomorrow to get back in shape for our first show of the season on May 24th.

Back to work

After a little over a week off, back at it today. Mattie is out of heat now (thank the lord). A bit of longeing today and then some horsie beautification...clipped her bridle path and the hair on her fetlocks (I was torn, now instead of looking like a Friesian, Cheryl says she looks Dutch! haha). Plan on riding tomorrow if all goes well.