First Cold Weekend Nov Alpacas and Dukes doing good

Saturday, I was up in NH iwht April when Krystyn gave me a note, she asked if I could help her clean up the stall for the new Alpacas we were picking up iwth Liv on Sunday. So exciting, I made sure my heair was almost perfect and then I rushed down to the house to change and run over to the barn. When I got there pretty late the stalls were still not finished and Bonnie and Krysten were very busy but really smiilng. Duke was in the paddock and I slipped him an apple before talking with the ladies.  There was another new horse coming the one from Bobbys did not decide to follow through. Not a problem because she may not be able to fit. Greenwood has alot going for a horse owner whos looking for a rich experience for her horse and her too.  Luckily Krystyn is a trainer and doing lots of work with the horses at the stable. Oh yeah Duke got his shots last week, 30 bucks and hes ok

Anyway, so many good things happened I want to list them now.  Duke was able to be taken out of paddock without Dock acting up.  Duke did excellent work in the arena although he only wants to go one way, its ok because he has issues. We were able to walk approx 2 miles together did a small farm walk and a warm up in arena and then his work out. I did quite a few stalls to pitch in and the best news is that Imgoing over to get the Alpacas with Liv, Bonnie Krystyn in Sudbury on route 27.
Im so happy. Duke was excited to do his work out, he rolled like a puppy over and over then jumped up iwth no problems. I had plenty o apples and was able to share with all of the horses. I like how Muck, Doc and Duke stand otgether. I find that Duke is somewhat happier. Hes feet were absolutely soaked iwth mud I dried out his feet while walking in the arena and brushed off his mud brushed him out. His tail and coat look amazing, so good. I thought this summer was a touch time and he looked ouchy and stiff many days. Hes better now!  Hope to keep it going all winter into 2020
Hes been so good, I just love him so much.
Even that I didnt take his picture it just doesnt matter hes looking so healthy fat and happy. Hes an older horse but he looks like a million bucks. We will keep working out each week with Krystyn all winter and then I hope to be able to do some riding in arena and then the fileld.
today Ill be going to get the alpacas with the barn ladies and with Liv.

She said no payment, meet at 1030 her house, Im meeting over at the barn at 1010 so Im leaving here at 930, so very exciting <3
Ill do a couple of chores and head out.
Heres some pictures from Sunday after we came back from the alpacas Kristie and Johnny

Back to lessons with Krystyn

I starting this post so that I can upload the pics from our lesson today. Its been so long.Im going to go over early so I can get him ready.
ABout 54 degrees so that I could wear a sweatshirt. I was there before Krystyn and Kristin Ann was there with Kensey. She had teh arena with the sprinkler, she commented she didnt see me before at night. I felt a little funny about it. I just think shes never there when Im there in the later days in teh week.  Krystyn was a little preoccupied with Kristin and It annoyed me a little but I think I was happy enough, hoping it doesnt happen again. It became dark outside quick so we were going to be working in the arena. Duke was sweet when I got there and I took him out and brushed him, did his feet ad tail. He was so sweet and gentle when putting his halter on. Hes very cooperative. It felt great.
I let Krystyn know that I was interested to see how Duke will do standing, just waiting and standing.
He did absolutely perfect in the arena, better than before. Krystyn said hes changing when asked and he was on target for every request. I did not work iwth him only watched, Ill need to help him get into working out regularly. I think we'll be riding in the arena through the winter and keepign with the lessons thru the winter.  Im looking forwqard to maybe going into the fields if hes ready.
Im feeling good about this winter because hes showing he wants to work.

Great rainy Sunday

Im still smiling because of this guy.  He was so talkative, in his stall just beggin to gett out. When I get his halter he just so gently puts his head in. I gave him an apple right away, no waiting like usual.  We went into the areana. Kristin Ann, was getting Kensey ready. She looked good, I said I wanted to get Duke out with a little bit of work in the arena if it worked for her. She was happy to see him in and still tacking up.  Well I put him in the llead line as we walked over I had put up on of the boards so we could run freely. I never really know how well things will go but I walked Duke around a bit first I could see he was better than yesteraday where he was terrible, jumpy about the hawk in rafters. He was not comfortable walkingl Iwas worried about his leg and Im not as good as some noticing a sore or stiff leg.

Well I got the switch and walked out to the arena and right away he was ready to run with a the lung in the round pen. I was as proud as I could be, he was running back kicking now and then and really excited, happy to be there. He did more than 3 rounds running totally. I knew that was enough. So proud then he came running toward me, I stopped him with the whip and the hand. He reared up so beautiful. We walked a bit more, I left the arena and he slowly found a nice spot and rolled, It was perfect. 

I brought him back to his stall into the cross ties and he was just perfect. I scratched his itches, brushed him out did his tail. then scratched his body all around iwht the comb. Did his hoofs too.

It was so great. I gave Duke a couple "thanks good boy" apples.

Between the visits with Val and all the other times hes been so patient since I had to cut stuff down because of the wedding planning.

Its so good to back to normal.  <3 . Duke is having his lessons pick back up iwht Krystyn tomorrow at 6pm. Great News!

Dukes Massage

Duke was signed up for his equine massage with Michelle Clark. It went well for the first one but Im a little concerned about his appts. They are not convenient for me.I hope that they will be more on my schedule because when I first talked about the sessions of course they were going to be times I could come. I think that Duke benifitted from it. I didnt really see if he felt better in the long run but I think its left to be seen.
It was a good value the next one is 65 but Im not sure when shes coming back.

Next lesson Ill be in the arena with Krystyn riding Duke

Catching up on Dukes lessons over the past 7 or so. He started just doing round pen and we watched his walking.The last 4 lessons I put his saddle on whether we were going to work on the mounting block of even ride it was optional.

Today Krystyn then worked on his patience at the mounting block. Last week in front of Kristin we had been working out in the outside ring and when we came to do our usual practice at the block, I only had to step up nd he stayed straight while I testing him by standing still, he stood too without moving away from the block. It was impressive.  The weeks before he had taken so much time t ofinally listen. Krystyn was using the lunging whip. ?Well he was in the arena and Krystyn wants me to learn to stare him by giving him leg cues and keeping him on track. Today he passe with flying colors while she rode him and esting him around the arena.

It was great, maybe next week.

Dukes starting back to training with Krystyn

Ran over to the barn  on a Friday night after work to meet with Krysyn for Duke's lesson. It was a good too. Duke and krystyn on outside arena.  Duke looks amazing, he really tried hard to do all of the things that

Back from vacation so happy to be back

Last weekend I was able to see Duke on both days.