Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Wrapping is up

Merry Christmas!!





I hope everyone had a fab Christmas! On the horse front I got the BoT exercise sheet from my bff and hubby got me a new wool western pad and the Antares Classic Hunter Girth :) He got me some great big ticket items, so thankful!!



Henry has had some days out hand walking/grazing and some hacks.

I took him down to the lower really big round arena to blow some steam off and then ride yesterday. It's been a while since anything outside has been dry enough to ride in. 



He was LATHERED when we were done. Ended up working on counter canter to keep his brain on me because it was so windy and he was high.


This morning was a lesson. The arena was packed but I flatted myself around everyone and then we jumped.



Warmed up over and X with polls on either side. Then added a line.. 5 slow strides or 4 forward strides. Did that back and forth in both 4 and 5.. it was really good for us both.


Did lots of cleaning and gave Henry some bran mash.


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18 comments:

  1. The Pony Post GradDecember 30, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    got some western stuff, woot woot ;)

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  2. CaraDecember 30, 2014 at 8:15 PM

    Fun times! Love the heart. I tried clipping one and it looks more like a V. Or a butt :P

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    1. KarleyJanuary 5, 2015 at 3:42 PM

      LOL my trainer did it, I can't take credit :)

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  3. redheadlinsDecember 30, 2014 at 8:33 PM

    Awww Henry is so cute, and yay for great presents:)

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    1. KarleyJanuary 5, 2015 at 3:42 PM

      I just tell him what i want, thankfully he has decided to cooperate lol!!

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  4. JennDecember 31, 2014 at 4:44 AM

    Yay for Antares! :)

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    1. KarleyJanuary 5, 2015 at 3:43 PM

      sadly it's on back order for who knows how long boooo!

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  5. AnonymousDecember 31, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    We were just doing that same type of thing, doing the add, doing the stride, and then back again! Lots of fun for everyone.

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    1. KarleyJanuary 5, 2015 at 3:44 PM

      I am the queen of getting the more compressed step inside lol... I have to just remember to go faster then i think i need to go :) If I just cary good pace, Henry does the strides all on his own :)

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  6. emmaJanuary 1, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    oooh good christmas loot! sounds like fun riding too - despite Henry's energy levels. he looks GOOD!!

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    1. KarleyJanuary 5, 2015 at 3:46 PM

      Yeah I knew he was dew to blow off some steam :)

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  7. Achieve1dreamJanuary 2, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    Wow that trot!! I love all of the pictures!!

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  8. Wilbur, Ellie, and EmilyJanuary 5, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Love his heart!

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  9. AoifeJanuary 8, 2015 at 11:05 PM

    What a hunk *swoon*

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