Blog Hop: Immediate Inspiration

Most of us take lessons, whether its a couple times a week or a couple times a month. Some of us have more then one instructor. Why do you train with your trainer? If okay or possible, share a picture of your trainer riding.

Obviously right now I am sidelined- but I am an avid lesson taker. I like to be productive and correct in my rides and need to keep jumping to stay on my game (we aren't allowed to jump outside of lessons). I typically take 2 lesson a week and love it.

After college there were about 3 years that I didn't ride with anyone, I took a few lessons here and there but didn't really like any of the trainers. I actually found my current trainer through L almost 5 years ago.

She's old school and tough but I like that. She comes from a great background of good horse people and great training. I've been riding for a long time and have ridden with some great trainers so I knew that I didn't want someone to sugar coat things or not hold me to a high standard. If I am paying for a lesson, I want you to give me a lesson!

L posted some great pictures so go check them out at her blog!

If you can't say anything nice...

... don't say anything at all :)

Happy Monday!

Thanks Kat for the pics :)

Shad shad shad!!

It came it came it came!

 It is beautiful and I love it!!! It's a bit too big but I can have it taken in, better then too small :) It fits nicely over my belly tho- to bad I don't have breeches that fit- I could show! lol

So handsome :)

Henry has had some lunging and lots of turn out.. nothing exciting.

BFF did awesome at the rodeo... he held her own for sure and was in 6th after the night. Pretty stinken awesome for her first pro rodeo!

Rodeo Season!

Since we were talking about what you have on hand for medical stuff, I decided to take a picture of my little box :) I don't keep my bute in here and the wraps are in my tack box but you get an idea of what I have. Need to get gloves, ductape and hydrogen peroxide :)

Spoiled horse!

#henrythehunk

Lunged Henry last night, I am finally coming to the realization that I am too big to ride (24 weeks today) but I will find a way to keep this boy working and in shape :)

Heading to a rodeo tonight to watch the bff barrel race :)

Medical Kit Must Haves

I've wanted to put together a formal medical kit for a while but need to really sit down and make list of what I need in order to make one trip to gather it all.

I've thought about buying this, this or this... so that I have something all in one spot but never have pulled the trigger.

I have a Tupperware with basic things-
Standing wraps
Bandages
Vet wrap
Bag balm
Poultice
Linament
Bedadine
Gauze pads
Cotton roll
Bute
Scissors
Epson salt
Petroleum jelly
Thermometer
Wound kote
Wound treatment
Liquid freeze

So what do you all keep on hand?

I know my trainer has all sorts of stuff too but I like to be prepared with my own stuff if possible :)

Blog Hop: Our Commericial Moment

What are you buying next? Not your "Wish I could" list but your actual practical pony shopping list. And if its a high ticket item you are saving for what is it and when do you expect to order/get it?

Oh I love shopping! Just wish that I could get all the things on my wish list!! (I should update that btw)

My list:
- Shadbelly, I ordered this but am waiting for it to arrive :)
- Pull on bell boots, I swear I need stock in these because Henry eats them alive!
- Shavings, because the barn has switches to these pellets and they only give like 10 pellets per horse which isn't enough bedding for even a mouse.

I am saving for:
- Ogilvy
- 80 Baker stable blanket
- Horse shows next year

Boys aren't so smart...

So I figured that Henry would be sore from his shoeless run on Sunday, I mean hello it was gravel road he was hightailing it on!

I got him out, booted him up and put him in the round pen. Walked for a while to warm him up and then did a little trot- homeboy was sore, not bad or really off but I could tell he was sore. Not surprised since he was slid stopping on the grave, rolling back and oh yeah his left front was without the shoe and pad through it all!

So I had him walk more then a little trot and walk more... just getting him moving and stretched some. Did a little canter both ways and then hubby took him for a little cool out walk while I made grain and cleaned his stall.

Oh Henry... you should just listen to your mom! ;)

Picture Book...

Friday Henry had a trainer hack and it was reported me was perfect, woot!

Picture book of the weekend...

Saturday:

Saturday started out with visiting this dude

Turned him out in a small area

Cleaned my hook of stuff at the barn, two bridles, breast color with martingale attachment and martingale.

Went to the queen contest and B got to ride Rocky

Skipped B's nap and went out to love on this guy (and clean his stall lol)

He want so curious about my phone, didn't try to eat it at all but was very inquisitive :)

Sunday...

Turned this dude out while I cleaned my saddle... he pulled a shoe of course. I still lunged him a little to see how he looked- totally fine.

So pretty pretty!

I guess that Henry's hose down after his turn out and lunge gave him new energy because I was letting him eat grass by his stall (like I do EVERY DAY) and he decided to take off and tour the mare motel. It didn't help that Louie was out in the big grass turn out and he was TEARING IT UP so Henry of course needed to participate. Then Ramone got involved and was rearing in his stall aye! Even after I caught Henry and it was all over Ramone was still going a bit crazy so Erica talked to him to calm him down while I put Louie away... fun times.

Needless to say, Henry needs work bad- let the games begin dude!

Shoer texted and his shoe is back on so tonight it's on! ;)

Blog Hop: What Junk Is In Your Trunk?

My trunk is FULL... oh how I wish I had "more room" but then I would probably buy more things that I don't need lol!!

This is what I have at the barn, I have a whole closet and corner of the garage  at home ;)

Bottom layer: meds, extra bath stuff, clippers, treats, sponges, lead rope and halter

Bottom right: bell boots, towels, boots

Top left: polos, soap, tail bag, shoulder back, mints, snacks for the prego, bute, sun screen...

Right top: brushes, gloves, spurs, sun classes, rubber bands, scissors, curry combs, face fly spray, vetrecyn

All drawers and stuff in.. middle has one of my coolers, helmet, BoT hock boots and some sprays hanging

Outside all closed up :)

I should do a tour of my horse spots at home too! :)

One Day...

getting to see my little ones do this...

 or this..

Pregnancy will all be worth it!