The One with yet Another Savannah Trip!

So we had yet another successful trip to Savannah! I realize that I get more and more attached to my boys each day. Their delightfulness has far surpassed any expectations I may have ever begun to dream.

On top of a fabulous weekend, my bestest friend (and college roommate) Suzanne, came to help us at the show. Knowing full well of her creative resourcefulness, I had BIG plans of her helping us that weekend. :) She ended up being a REAL trooper too! On top of doing a fantastic job with braids for Sudi, she also took him into a Sport Horse in Hand class as well as a presentation class – taking top honors in both!

Kehbir had a bit of a rough trip, unfortunately. We think on top of going through a growing phase, he’s also having issues with incoming teeth. He tends to be on a bit of the dramatic side when it comes to pain. Usually I freak out about his abnormal behavior, and then I remember that he might just be in pain from…(whatever growth spurt he’s going through). Such was this weekend. Kehbir was a complete worry nut! He went completely off his feed, only eating a few select treats. He was also really un-submissive in his dressage test! (most likely from being tired and grumpy and rained on by that point in time as well as possibly having tooth pain). We’ve hopefully got him worked out for the moment, but he is under daily training now and seems to be making remarkable progress!

Sudi’s weekend went a little better. Although a bit nervous, he competed in his first CT without any problems! We unfortunately had our jump class (five simple cross bars) first, and he was such a champ!!! I kept him as forward as possible and he made the BEST effort – with only one iffy-stop that didn’t count. The dressage judge was a bit tough on us this weekend, but I enjoyed speaking with her about our scores. We had horrible center lines as Sudi pulled the “baby card” attempting to itch his nose band during EVERY single center line we did (???). We’re working on this at home, but I think I may need to get him a more “comfy” nose band (*rolling eyes* - pampered PONY!). I’m beginning to think that it might be more of an issue than I’m giving him credit for.

At any rate, the judge, Chris Derr, was great in the ride-n-review. She worked with us for about fifteen minutes on getting Sudi more supple and reaching/maintaining the contact. He was such a good sport, and he’s learning so well! I was super proud. At any rate, he again took top honors in his CT and dressage test!

Next: The Hokan Thorne lesson.
Also … Ocala is coming up! And the lesson with Jon Holling!! Yipee! :-D