Well, it's been forever, it seems since we posted here. And trust me...it's not because there has been little to tell, but there just hasn't been enough time to share all the events of the past year. Maybe we can get a few caught up later, but for now, here's what we did this week.

Had a lesson yesterday. Vickie was amazed at my progress and "fixed" the speeding up issue. When Mr. Racer wants to go go go... I have to bend him to the outside. Without being noticeable....hmmmm.... Just a flick of the wrist. No problem. lol

Well...... when we got to the far corner of the ring LETTER F; Horsey thought he heard the starting bell. Started with his speed thing. Bend with the outside rein----horsey back to correct speed. It works! Who knew!

Then Vickie had me do the First level test. Twice. We did well. I asked about his behind the bit (at times). She said he is evading, which will get better as I keep riding. He looked gorgeous yesterday as Iris rode.

Vickie also noted horsey a little plump. :( With his winter coat it is hard to tell for sure if it is fatty or hairy. A little of both. Spoke to Iris and Vickie and MaryJo. All agreed to cut back grain some. I think putting him on oil over the winter may have added to his roundness. Time to get lean and mean.

Lesson time yesterday was scheduled for one. Vickie was behind and I did not get my lesson till after 2. (Doc had been out all night Sunday night, then trailered up to Jackson late Monday morn. He was quite "bendable" at that point.) By the time we got him back to the barn it was 4. Gave him some hay in his stall and brushed him some to get rid of sweat marks while he slept. Just love a mushy horse. Poor guy was pooped between being out all night the day before and out all day with his lesson. A much deserved nap was in order. :D

Also yesterday was the first time we incorporated a flash on his bridle. Did not crank it down all the way since it was his first time. He did well with the restriction and did not mind one bit...pardon the pun.

End of horsey tales.


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