Well you can really tell Spring Fever has hit. Belle is full of life, bounce and woo hoo! We went out to the barn on Saturday during a goregous spring day (Mid seventies, bright sun, no clouds in site) After three rounds of longing she was finally thinking quietly enough to actually be ridden without a hump in her back (or bolting off, like she tried the first attempt before her third round of longing LOL)....Once she was focused on what I asked of her she did great and we worked on trot circles, bending and softening to the bit and getting that hind end up under her instead of dragging behind.
Some photos from the day with Belle:
First photo still UP and lookie, following photos, much more soft and round on the bit!
Working nicely now at the trot:
Having a breather:
Having a breather:One Rein Flexes... Joe and Bee cool out...
Just before going back to her buddies.
That was last August.........and you can see although she was thin, she was healthy, with a great, glossy coat and healthy appetite! We have had a great 8 months......have gone trail riding recently and given her dad lessons, and basically just enjoyed having her. I learned that she does care for me, very much, and that she also loves people! She is the social butterfly of the barn! Here are a few photos of Belle teaching Daddy to ride
