had to turn him around back and he loved trotting and he slipped into a quick canter. Brought him back and gave him hoof snacks. He's such a great boy. I adore him with his new saddle and going on trail with only myself.
Good Boy
The ride with the rest of the riders was pretty good. There was a more advanced lady who was hoping to go on a canter trot ride. I like her a lot because she rides Domino. I stayed with the small family group and was able to hang out with Theresa. Amanda took the lady and Domoino for the faster ride. The broke free ahead of us. They didn't do too much exciting footing and we all went around the lake. Duke was nice but he made a noise when he saw that Domino was pulling ahead. Duke made a sound to him it was cute. We were able to do some trotting and I was pretty happy in general. Duke had a great attitude. He stayed at the back like I Like him to do. ITs going to be tough to break him from his buddies.
Talking with Theresa on the ride was so fun. I really like her but when I was in the tack barn later Cassie said she was so hung over from too much fun at the Tiki Hut. so cute.
After the ride he did give me a hard time and not pull over to the side. It took me some time and I was able to finally after everyone dismounted on the ramp convince him (after I had asked Amy for the smallest amount of encouragement. I asked her if she would just without going near him, walk past the gate and behind the corral. It worked thank god.
Laurie and Cathy was there and were going for a ride. Laurie has been having some issues with Apache and she was trying to solve them. I had seen her heavy on the crop. After we got back I decided to go out for a very short walk with Duke and I. Cassie said that the other horses may follow so I needed to wait for the ride to leave. I think this caused some unneeded anxiety for Duke.
As we went out the gate I asked him to trot. He quickly got over excited and constantlycalled to his buddies on the ride way ahead of us. He by the time I went down the path to the edge of the trail near the rock wall before th birds nest, he was ready to run. i had to be heavy on his reins and talk to him as he called out neighing the whole time. I knew he wasn't ready today to go out alone but we did about 1/2 mile and then headed back. HE was so happy after we turned, I think he felt relieved. It seemed like he was worried that he would never catch up to them and miss out on the fun. They are so his buddies. As we went up the trail to return he trotted happily and then began to break into a canter. I have a feeling that he needs a little fast work. Ill be happy to get him out there soon.
Hes a great boy and Im so happy.
Cleaning up the new saddle and Ive orders some additional parts, hobbles, cinch, cinch strap, and a billet.
Kanti first time on Bogie for a while
Before going out on the 10am ride, KAnti asked me if I would take a walk around the farm with her and Bogie. I had just gotten Duke most of the way ready so its was easy. I had placed the saddle on his back and it seemed to fit pretty dam good. Im excited.
Mama and Baby
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Boarder Barn's roof is completed |
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Duke and the new snack bag, Tails looking great too |
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