Absenteeism

It's been a full week since the last post. My apologies to everyone. Kenzie had surgery to remove her tonsils last week. We all then got hit with a nasty virus. Which has left me with my second ear infection.

Here are some training updates...

Paula and Jack had a rough couple of weeks since the last show. He has been leaning very hard out of the corners. Just today we took him out of the pelham we used at the show, and put him back in the eggbutt. They sucessfully got around 3' courses today. I'm feeling much better about them showing this weekend.

Jessie has started lunging better, and is riding much better after warming up on the lunge line. So I have high hopes for her and Gia at the show, but am still a little apprehensive about riding her myself. I have such a hard time balancing on her as she is so small.

I can confidently say Jake has acceptable ground manners now. As soon as my body quits aching I will get on him again.

Sierra has come about as far as she is ready for at this point. Now she just needs some constant work at the walk and trot focusing on the turns. It seems all semblance of buck/rear is gone. She will be getting delivered on March 2nd to her new adopter. Congratulations Hunter!!!

Rosie has been doing very well for Kaisja and will be going to the show this weekend. I'm sure Karen would love to have everyone come cheer her on on Sunday afternoon. She will be showing in the first year green walk/trot.

We are taking a good crew to the show this weekend. We will have 5 horses and 6 riders (if you count me) there.

I'm feeling really bad that I haven't been putting more media up lately. So here is a link to a great game that I was forwarded. I warn you it is addictive, so watch out.

http://www.horseridingcoach.com/jumporama/