First, she got her mane pulled:
Then on Saturday, we did a lot of flat work and then played with some very small jumps in the ring. She was not keen on the little itty bitty oxer, as you will see. Warning, I may or may not swear in this video ;) I wished I had a crop:
Then we moved down into the XC area and had a lot of fun:
Here are some photos from that day:
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| check out her crimpy tail. I conditioned and braided it the night before :) |
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| ok....so I know I said I was going to stick to small jumps and obviously this is not a "small" jump. All I can say is that it was the only one we hadn't jumped, and she was being so great in the XC area. I am glad we jumped it. |
This afternoon I set out on a trail ride and not far from the barn, I bumped into Kenny and Cairo! Kenny and I switched and he rode Lucy for a little while, which was great. Here are a couple of photos of them:
SO Pretty, It looks like you two were made for eachother in some of the shots. Love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, that is a really sweet comment!
DeleteLove the new header!
ReplyDeletethank you!
DeleteShe's such a punk, lol. Have you noticed she wants to kick up her heels when she jumps something new? I think it's less disobedience and more celebration. Not fun for you, I'm sure, but she looks like she's having a blast. That girl loves to jump!
ReplyDeleteI haven't noticed a true pattern. Sometime's it's the new jumps. Sometimes it is the smaller jumps. She seems to get excited going up things, like the hill she bucked on, or this little tiny step jump.
DeleteI also think its wonderful that Kenny is into riding and enjoys Lucy along with you!
ReplyDeleteme too :)
DeleteAwesome new header - and love that you are wearing your helmet and vest in all the photos!
ReplyDeletethanks!! I felt like it was time for a change.
DeleteThat xc area looks like great fun! What a great training area to play in. You guys look super great :)
ReplyDeleteit is a blast, and definitely one of the best parts about this new barn.
DeleteLOOOOVE the new header. L. o. v. e.
ReplyDeletethanks! I am glad you like it.
DeleteMy goodness, you have a good seat, Kate! I went right on over her head just watching when she stopped on the coop.
ReplyDeleteLove the new header.
I just wish I rode her less defensively. I never know when she's going to try and send me flying, which is the problem.
DeleteLOVING the new header. And can I just say that this post had me cracking up. Lucy is a hoot. I love that your hubby ( i assume ) has so many comments- he was killing me haha.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on her. I love that you always keep your cool and totally forgive even when she gets a little dirty. I tend to take everything personal to some extent. I need some lessons! :)
Yes, Coach Kenny was at it again! Haha. I do appreciate his support.
DeleteI need lessons too, BIG TIME. I do forgive her almost immediately, because she doesn't hold grudges against me.
Love the new header!! Now I gotta go back and read the post. I was just too excited about that header ( :
ReplyDeletehehe thanks!
DeleteDang girl you are hard core! You have a great seat/leg to ride through all of Lucy's add-lib's :)
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