Got Henry, groomed, tacked him up, gave him a quick lunge and got on...
There was a rope jiggler in the arena giving a rope jiggling lesson ;)
I warmed up on the flat... we worked on our canter departure and STAYING in the frame. To the left- aye it's hard work, to the right- smooth as butter :)
I set up the jumps before I got on...
Warmed up over 1 back and forth stopping on a straight line.
Then went 2 up around to 1 around to 3 (staying inside of 1- so between 1 and 2).
Then I did 1 up sort turn to 2 and around to 3 angling between 1 and 2. It look us a while to get this the way my trainer wanted it- ridden well on my party, the right distance, no rushing after for Henry and a clean lead change. I swear I did it almost perfect a million times ha! Thats ok, I want to ride well and for my trainer to insist I ride well. We got it well a few times and then she said we were done.
Henry was lathered in sweat so I walked for a long long time to cool him out.
I put him in a cooler while I cleaned my tack, aired out my pads and helmet and put the jumps away. Poor Henry needs a bath so bad but these 40 degree temps with crazy wind aren't helping. Maybe Saturday...
Cleaned him up and then put him away with his grain :)
I am looking for some open from boots- nothing expensive (like under $75)... what do you all suggest? I have Roma's but they didn't last...
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Trainer ride tomorrow, lesson Saturday.
Bahaha, love the 'rope jiggling' lesson. I have two different open fronts from Horze and have been impressed with the quality, especially for the price. Make sure you check out the 50% off code - I usually find it on Coth.
ReplyDeleteI will check them out, thanks!
DeleteEskadron is selling a pack on Dover. (Fronts and Backs) I think for the price its a deal!
ReplyDeleteSweet thanks! :)
DeleteI have the Eskadron pack from Dover on my wish list. Seems like a pretty great deal.
DeleteYeah i have my eyes on them now too!
DeleteI was going to suggest Woof but they're over your price limit - why does it seem like everything costs either $89.95 or $99.95? If things must cost this much, I want a money tree...I have a spot all picked out with plenty of sun, easy access - it just needs to start growing some money for me! But I digress...;)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great lesson - devil is in the details, right? :)
Shoot plant me a money tree right next to your please!!!
DeleteCheck out ebay. Sometimes you find great deals on there!
ReplyDeletesweet thanks I'll check :)
DeleteI think I got mine from horseloverz.com but they are the lamicell total pack. These...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.horseloverz.com/Horse-Boots/340152-Lami-Cell-Pro-Tendon-and-Fetlock-Boots---Black---Horse.html
I've had them for 3 years now, and they are still going strong :-)
oh those are a good price too!
DeleteSounds like a great lesson, love those days!
ReplyDeleteCan't help with the boots - but hope you find a pair within budget that you like & lasts!
Happy shopping!
Fleece lined Eskadrons are great, also got a really nice pair of Lami Cell Pro Air Tendon Boots for about $55 on Tackdealz. They are super nice!
ReplyDeleteSweet! Looks like the link Shelley posted is the Lami Cell and they are a good price! :)
DeleteI have a pair of Eskadrons that have held up really well. I got them on Ebay for really cheap because they had been used once or twice.
ReplyDeleteyay! I will scour ebay :)
DeleteI need open front boots too. Debating between saving up for what I really want and spending less to just get a pair.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good lesson! My favorites are always the ones that are hard but you push through anyway.
Yeah I think I am leaning twds getting the Eskadrons so that they last and just saving a little more to be able to buy them. I won't have them right now but another couple weeks won't kill me :)
DeleteYes awesome lesson :)
Those kind of lessons are the best kind.
ReplyDeleteYep totally!
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