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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Teasers

I had a lesson today and it was so very good that I'm still a bit high.

I am so tired that I can't write a full post so here are some teasers:

Why am I here? I thought we were done for the winter.
What's Irish up to? 
Not being a total fool I figured a young, athletic, somewhat prone to spooking mare probably needed a lunge first. Spoiler alert- it was no big deal. She doesn't look as fat as I was afraid she would be getting given that she refuses to leave the slow feed hay net and exercise. Apparently if there is no grass there's no point in moving.

We did quite a bit of work on cantering (which means that we actually worked through other stuff and could spend time at the canter):
uphill canter. 
I was trying to encourage her forward but not hang on to her month. At least I'm not collapsed over her neck....

Shanea brought us a present so I have my first official 'Carmen' ornament on the tree. I have an Irish and a Steele one so I was pleased to have this. She is such a good instructor I'm really enjoying our sessions.


Quote of the lesson "Look at you two trusting each other". (hey it's not easy).

15 comments:

  1. Awesome, love that pic of her standing there. She's stunning. The Mini's actually leave the nets to paw thru the snow for grass.

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    1. Irish will do that too- she's taken a firm stand on snow- which is 'nope.'

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  2. Sounds like an excellent lesson for sure, excited to hear the details :) very cute ornament!

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  3. So cool!!! I LOVE lessons that leave me feeling that way and I can't wait to read more :)

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  4. Eeee I love that post-lesson high!!! Can't wait for full details ;)

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  5. Ooh, love that ornament! Great lessons are the best!

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  6. Sounds great! I look forward to the full recap

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  7. Sounds like a good lesson from the quote! And that ornament, how adorable

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  8. I like the ornament! Sounds like a great lesson. Good for you and Carmen.

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  9. I'm happy for you, sounds like a super lesson!

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  10. It's not easy but that's what makes horses so great. When you do trust each other it's wonderful. :)

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