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.
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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    WOW! Looking so, so good.
    Terry from Moondance

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  2. TBASeptember 13, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Wow, you guys are looking awesome!

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  3. MarySeptember 13, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    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. MareSeptember 13, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    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. Julie KSeptember 13, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    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. KellySeptember 13, 2011 at 7:30 AM

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

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  7. K.K.September 13, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    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. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2011 at 11:06 AM

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

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  9. BrookeSeptember 13, 2011 at 12:07 PM

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

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  10. NeighGirlSeptember 13, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    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. Boss Mare EventingSeptember 13, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Who hoo!

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  12. JessicaSeptember 13, 2011 at 4:28 PM

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

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  13. SprinklerBanditSeptember 13, 2011 at 5:07 PM

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

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  14. KateSeptember 13, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    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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  15. Kristen Eleni ShellenbargerSeptember 14, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Looks like SUCH fun and she's a leaper!!! :)

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  16. JaeSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    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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  17. RuthSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:32 PM

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

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