Monday, September 12, 2011

I am feeling quite accomplished.

Today, my friends, we conquered 3', and we did it in style. Even better: Kenny took photos AND videos!


I am so pumped about this! Lucy was a SUPERSTAR.

We even warmed up in the field, complete with flying lead changes in both directions:



Then we had a nice gallop up the hill:



Then we jumped around, ending up at 3':


Photos:





One of the many reasons she wears bell boots. I mean, come ON. She even has her
right foot over the ground pole.
It goes without saying that I am so head over heels in love with this mare and she gets better and better every time I ride. I am so lucky to have her in my life.

17 comments:

  1. WOW! Looking so, so good.
    Terry from Moondance

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  2. Wow, you guys are looking awesome!

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  3. That looks like so much fun! I love the way you were able to ride her on a pretty loose rein out in field in the first video. It really looked like she was really enjoying herself. She's a great horse.

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  4. Looks like you guys had a blast...the last picture cracks me up! How does she even accomplish that? :P

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  5. Really nice Kate! She certainly is improving!

    I love love love Kenny's comment "Why are you slowing me down WOMAN? I'm a race pony!" ah ha ha ha!

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  6. She looks fantastic! There is a mare that is loving her 'job' :)

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  7. Looking good! hopefully NEXT summer when I have my monster at home I can start jumping him more!
    You ladies look awesome!

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  8. You both look great! Lucy was as excited about that 3ft jump as you were.

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  9. All of your hard work, patience and courage is paying off! She looks wonderful. You must be so proud :)

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  10. When I see Jumping it makes me wish that I rode English :)I love how happy she looks with herself after she jumps, she has every right to be, you guys look awesome!!!!!
    Neighgirl
    www.whinnyandwhimsy.blogspot.com

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  11. Nice!!! I have to second the "how did she even DO that" comment about the last picture though! Ha!

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  12. Wooo!!! Courses, related distances, height? You guys are doing awesome.

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  13. thanks everyone!! Sprinkler, tell me about it, never in my wildest dreams would have I guessed we'd be doing these things this summer.

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  14. Wow! I know a lot of way more experienced horses that haven't conquered three feet yet! Her enthusiasm for jumping could lead to great things.

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  15. You guys look so good out there :) lol that last photo is soo funny :)

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