Photo A Day 30/01
Blossom, taking the phrase 'bum-high' to a whole new level!
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Goals for Amber
And finally, a huge list for Amber to achieve in 2013! Groundwork Learn to behave for farrier Load Be stabled happily Be bridled happily Improve lunging Improve long reining Hack in company - walk and trot Hack in company - canter Hack alone - walk and trot Hack alone - canter Be able to ride without Simon leading Be able to ride without Simon Schooling - walk and trot Schooling - canter Start pole work Introduce jumping Schooling to Prelim level Get clipped Ride in the snow Ride on the beach Enter a showing class Enter a dressage comp Ride bareback
Changes to number 7
And finally, a huge list for Amber to achieve in 2013! Groundwork Learn to behave for farrier Load Be stabled happily Be bridled happily Improve lunging Improve long reining Hack in company - walk and trot Hack in company - canter Hack alone - walk and trot Hack alone - canter Be able to ride without Simon leading Be able to ride without Simon Schooling - walk and trot Schooling - canter Start pole work Introduce jumping Schooling to Prelim level Get clipped Ride in the snow Ride on the beach Enter a showing class Enter a dressage comp Ride bareback
Goals for Blossom
Like the goals for Matti, I want to break down my goals for Blossom so that I can have an almost step by step plan for her this year. Groundwork/ games In hand walks in forest Get used to bridle Put saddle on Get used to saddle Start lunging Start long reining Sit on bareback Start being led around Start controlling when ridden Start riding using bridle/ bit control Introduce saddle when ridden Walk, start and stop confidently Introduce trot Introduce canter Begin gentle schooling Hack out in company - walk and trot Be able to canter in company Hack alone - walk, trot and canter Introduce jumping Clipping (next winter)
Changes to number 5
Like the goals for Matti, I want to break down my goals for Blossom so that I can have an almost step by step plan for her this year. Groundwork/ games In hand walks in forest Get used to bridle Put saddle on Get used to saddle Start lunging Start long reining Sit on bareback Start being led around Start controlling when ridden Start riding using bridle/ bit control Introduce saddle when ridden Walk, start and stop confidently Introduce trot Introduce canter Begin gentle schooling Hack out in company - walk and trot Be able to canter in company Hack alone - walk, trot and canter Introduce jumping Clipping (next winter)
Goals for Matti
Although my ultimate goal of getting Matti ready to is still the same, there are lots of other little goals that I would also like to achieve with him this year too, so these will be incorporated in to number 3. Some of these will be a one off while other will require a bit more work. Others may also be added as the year goes on. Ones I have achieved will be crossed off the list. So, here we go: Be able to ride without needing to lunge first Be able to take off bridle without taking apart Put bridle on without taking apart Hack in company Hack alone Be able to wear a fly fringe Be happy to be clipped Load confidently Jump out on a hack Jump small course (2ft) Schooling to Prelim level Ride in the snow Ride on the beach Ride bareback Go drag hunting Get Simon to ride him Enter a dressage comp Complete a clear round Enter a show jumping comp Enter a showing class
Changes to number 3
Although my ultimate goal of getting Matti ready to is still the same, there are lots of other little goals that I would also like to achieve with him this year too, so these will be incorporated in to number 3. Some of these will be a one off while other will require a bit more work. Others may also be added as the year goes on. Ones I have achieved will be crossed off the list. So, here we go: Be able to ride without needing to lunge first Be able to take off bridle without taking apart Put bridle on without taking apart Hack in company Hack alone Be able to wear a fly fringe Be happy to be clipped Load confidently Jump out on a hack Jump small course (2ft) Schooling to Prelim level Ride in the snow Ride on the beach Ride bareback Go drag hunting Get Simon to ride him Enter a dressage comp Complete a clear round Enter a show jumping comp Enter a showing class
Snow Day
I decided to make the most of the snow and take some pictures of the horses loose in the school. Well, Simon took the photos, I had to run round after the horses to make them look pretty (didn't think that one through did I?). First up was Blossom. We were having fun until she decided to jump out of the school, from stand still. Didn't quite work as she forgot to lift her front legs up and so did a roly-poly over the gate! She got up with a WTF expression on her face, before heading off to the hay barn. I caught her and checked her all over, she was fine other than her pride being a little dented. I do wish we had got it on camera though as was rather funny (not at the time, I thought she was going to hurt herself)! We then took her for a little walk round the forest, which she really enjoyed, although I almost ended up face-planting in the snow. Once we got back, I put her in the stable to dry off and gave her breakfast. I then got Matti in a little later and took him in the s...
Snow Day
I decided to make the most of the snow and take some pictures of the horses loose in the school. Well, Simon took the photos, I had to run round after the horses to make them look pretty (didn't think that one through did I?). First up was Blossom. We were having fun until she decided to jump out of the school, from stand still. Didn't quite work as she forgot to lift her front legs up and so did a roly-poly over the gate! She got up with a WTF expression on her face, before heading off to the hay barn. I caught her and checked her all over, she was fine other than her pride being a little dented. I do wish we had got it on camera though as was rather funny (not at the time, I thought she was going to hurt herself)! We then took her for a little walk round the forest, which she really enjoyed, although I almost ended up face-planting in the snow. Once we got back, I put her in the stable to dry off and gave her breakfast. I then got Matti in a little later and took him in the s...
Riding in the snow
Today, I managed to achieve one of my childhood dreams of riding in the snow. I took Matti on a hack with Paige and Jackie, we decided to have a slow hack, but Matti kept hoping we'd up the pace. Those 'go faster' shoes are certainly working! When we decided to have a gentle trot, Matti decided it would be more fun to have a canter. I couldn't stop him as I was laughing too much- he was not being horrible, just eager and kept to a nice speed rather than tanking off into the distance! Once I had managed to get back some control, he did some lovely shoulder in/ half pass in trot in protest of having to walk again but soon started behaving again. Bless him, it's actually lovely to have a horse so happy to be ridden! Hopefully tomorrow I can get some posing photos in the snow, both ridden and at liberty.
Riding in the snow
Today, I managed to achieve one of my childhood dreams of riding in the snow. I took Matti on a hack with Paige and Jackie, we decided to have a slow hack, but Matti kept hoping we'd up the pace. Those 'go faster' shoes are certainly working! When we decided to have a gentle trot, Matti decided it would be more fun to have a canter. I couldn't stop him as I was laughing too much- he was not being horrible, just eager and kept to a nice speed rather than tanking off into the distance! Once I had managed to get back some control, he did some lovely shoulder in/ half pass in trot in protest of having to walk again but soon started behaving again. Bless him, it's actually lovely to have a horse so happy to be ridden! Hopefully tomorrow I can get some posing photos in the snow, both ridden and at liberty.
