Gus Gus Gus Gus!

Today I rode a 17ish hh Hano named Gus in my jumping lesson! He was HUGE and a bit intimidating, but I learned that I really like him and Rob (my trainer) said I did *very* well on him! I did my first course consisting of: A courtesy circle to a 2'3 crossrail, across the arena on a diagonal line to another 2'3 crossrail, then sharp left turn to a 2'3 veritcal with a flowerbox underneath, then back across the other diagonal to a 2'3 oxer. It was *great* fun and for my 5th jumping lesson, it was a challenge, but I loved it! Rob says we may start SHOWING!!! in the spring! And my next lesson is on the 1st of January! What a happy new year! Gus is my favourite horse to jump so far, and I am pleased that Rob told me I could ride him on the 1st :)
And he also told me that my equitation is beautiful and would win me ribbons :D I am *so* happy! so, SO, happy! The lesson had some bad spots, like the first time over the oxer, but overall I learned a lot and had an amazing time! Cooled him out bareback with a saddle pad (that horse is *not* comfy bareback!) and got a few pics afterward <3 He is my second favourite horse ever, Spike, of course, still being first by *far*!

Honey

Rode this cute little quarter pony named Honey today :) It was my first time riding her in a lesson. She did *so* well at helping me learn how to feel, and she was on the bit for a lot of the lesson :) It was hard and there were two bucks out of her when my timing was off... but I am gradually learning timing and how important leg aids are! I am nowhere near good at dressage yet, but I am learning and having a great time doing so!

4th Jumping Lesson :D

Rode Brisco again :) did some gymnastics. Four fences at 2'3"... first two made up a bounce, then 1 stride to a vertical, 1 stride to another vertical. I am *finally* learning to use my legs, and now I am *so* sore! haha... then I hopped on Rudy for a bit and did some flat work so Emily H. could get in some good lines with Brisco. Then we switched back and took off our saddles and did some walk,trot,canter work bareback! It was *so* fun! If only this barn wasn't 45 minutes away :(
Rob told me I had awesome, quiet hands, and more courage than he would have... seeing as it's only my 5th time ever jumping and Emily and I kept up with the two other riders who have been jumping for quite some time... All in all a great day!

Charlie The Crazy Arab!

So I rode Charlie last Sunday... and he's still cute... but he spooked at a car while we were going through some trot poles, jumped 3 feet over the last set, and bolted... haha, by the time I got him stopped we had done 2 flying lead changes and I had lost both stirrups and one rein! So, after some trot work, Lora and I traded so I could get some jumping in :D So I hopped on Brisco and did a 2' course consisting of 5 fences :D it was fun, and though it wasn't a lesson, Brisco taught me a lot, and I get to ride him in a lesson tomorrow with my friend Emily! Wish me luck!

Sunday, My day of Opportunities!

So on Sunday I get to ride a friend's arab (in prior post) she is gonna come and we are gonna go out on the XC course :) she will either ride another horse or just do poles for me :D 0% chance of precipitation, 40 Degree weather, aand mostly Sunny skies <3 We are going to have a blast! Lora is one of the nicest adults *ever*!!!! :D And I am *so* lucky to know her!

Thursday is Not Happening :(

I guess I have to go to my aunt's house early so I can't ride Charlie on Thursday :'( But I am asking for Sunday instead...

It's alright :) she said I can come Sunday instead :D I hope to get pictures, and maybe go over a jump or two :D

Thanksgiving riding!

Yay! I might get to take care of (groom, ride, T.O.) a friend's horse on Thanksgiving for her :D He's this cute little Arab with a mind of his own... I am so blessed that she considers me knowledgeable enough to trust her precious horse with! I hope it works out!


I have only ridden him for a few minutes once so he's new to me, but I am pumped! (If I can only get a ride)

Over Christmas :D

I just found out that I get to ride 6 times over Christmas break!
I get:
Spike <3 three days!
Elfin for one day
Raisin for one day
and RB for one day!

I am soooo excited! That's the most I am going to get to ride for like 3 months!

November 20th-Jumping Lesson

The 20th Of November- My third jumping lesson

Sadly, Barnie is *not* the horse for me though. I had a few nice jumps but he's a bit psycho. All he wants to do after a jump is take off, which is a little nerve racking as I am new to jumping.
We did a line of 3 groups of trot poles, then a diagonal line to another another 2 sets, so 15 poles total up to a 2ft jump..and he overjumps like a foot over the jump. I had two run-outs, but then we fixed them. Rob helped me through.
It was especially  difficult when Barnie took off a stride too soon and catapulted me onto his neck, so i lost my stirrups and he took off.but I brought him back...we. just. should. not. be.partnered.up. end of story, but it was still pretty fun. Then I rode Charlie, Lora's horse, after she left and did trot and canter work so I could help Ash with him I gave her a lesson and homework to do. a fun time.
Best Moment: Our good jumps. The lesson didn't go so well, as Barnie and I are not good for eachother.but I'm trying another TB next time named Otis so we will see how that goes.

I don't get to ride again until possibly the fourth :( which stinks... since this Thursday is Thanksgiving, but I may try to reschedule my lesson for sooner than in three weeks with Marty :/
*Bonus News* Brecksville stables is closing and RR is getting their schoolies! they are starting to arrive now *right* before my next dressage lesson with Marty... I hope she puts me on Merlin or Donnie!