So show season is finally making its way to a head: February 14th (Jasmine Farm CT) and March 7-8 (The Low Country Classic – Dressage). These dates are coming more quickly than I’m perhaps mentally ready, but alas, it comes anyway!
Lately I’ve been really pushing myself to ride both boys on a regular basis. Kehbir is really starting to impress me. To be honest, our first few rides were a bit of a battle. Him against me. And believe me, neither of us were winning. However, now that he’s figured out that I can be quite nice when he behaves, he’s opted for that route. We’ve gotten RHYTHM! Woohoo. Now we’re working on the long and low frame – although for Kehbir, it’s not quite the same long and low frame Sudi gets in. At any rate, we were so comfortable that we were able to do some basic grid work! (See fun video - ignore my bad hands though!)
Sudi has been able to work on some grid work and muscle building, and the best part is that he’s really starting to enjoy it! While some of his jumps are still a bit extravagant (see video), I am immensely enjoying his training. He is stretching my riding ability and teaching me what it means to be a rider and not simply a passenger. While I still feel like this is outside my comfort zone, my dedication is reaching new limits!
On a sad note, we didn’t win the Championship for the GSEA Green Horse Intro division. While all of the points that I calculate say that he did, somewhere something has gone amiss as I’m told we came in third. Needless to say, I’m extremely proud of my boy as he came away with great 2008 achievements from those shows (and many blue ribbons!).
So now we are on to 2009 and hoping for a fun and SAFE filled competition year. Best of luck to everyone!
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