Wednesday, May 2, 2012

It's just beginning...

I think I mentioned when I was whining about the cold that I would soon be whining about the heat.  Well, that time has come - I hate the heat!  I can't even begin to tell you how much I hate the heat.  I bring this up because my lesson yesterday was at 11:00 and it was 85 degrees out, no breeze, no clouds.  It was hot.

Ok, enough whining.  Lesson was pretty good.  Charlie has switched sides -  he used to be super easy to ride to the left but now he seems to like going to the right better.  Very odd.  I almost wonder if he rolled wrong and something's out of whack.  I see dollar signs in my future...

We worked a bit on the flat, focusing on spiral in and spiral out to try and supple him.  Janna and I both felt he was pretty good considering how much time off he's had.  Then we moved onto jumping - my favorite!  The focus was primarily on keeping him straight and maintaining the canter.  If I give him the correct canter, the genius can figure out where to put his feet.  It's a bit crazy how stinking smart he is about that kind of stuff.  I was pretty excited because 2'9" looked small to me.  Been awhile since that's been the case. :)  Overall, a good lesson and gives me some motivation.  Only downside, I have my Navy stuff again the weekend - I feel like I was just driving down there.  Oh well, money is always a good thing!

 

Charlie after our lesson - poor guy!  He was literally dripping with sweat.  Janna says that lots of sweat is good.  I hope so!  He seemed to recover just fine and the silly pony wouldn't drink anything until we got home (an hour trailer ride).

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  1. oh he looks like he got a good workout! I bet the hosing off felt good to him (and you!)!

    Yay for a food lesson! :)

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    1. I think I enjoyed it more! Silly pony - you'd think he would enjoy a cold shower but noooo! Water must be warm says the Prince!

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  2. Yeah!! 2'9" looking tiny!

    I'm not there yet, but hopefully soon.

    Just think! Soon it will be even hotter. ;-)

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    1. I know...:( I'm going to start hibernating pretty soon.

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