So…I believe I am completely past due in keeping my blog up to date.
At any rate LOTS has happened lately!
1.) Kehbir goes to his first Big Boy Dressage Show. What an amazing time! SCDCTA hosts a USDF show twice a year at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center out on Johns Island. The venue is so nice and peaceful – it’s perfect for dressage. My ride times were both somewhat late in the day, so we really had no rush getting there. Although I do have to say, getting a stall is completely worth the $100.00! We opted out of a stall, and it was a bit tiring for both Kehbir and us. Kehbir was a complete champ at the show though. It was like he knew he was there for a job, and I feel like ALL my long hours of work completely paid off. Even Susan (who was gracious enough to coach us at the show) couldn’t believe how good he was. She worked with us several times, and our warm up was completely spectacular. It was as if Kehbs finally was understanding how I was asking him to carry himself. Unfortunately, this didn’t completely transfer over to the dressage ring. It was quite scary with BRIGHT RED flowers all around the arena, and he was SURE they were going to get him. Despite the flowers that were vying for his attention, Kehbs was actually able to put in a pretty decent test! He scored 60% on Intro A, and we got 3rd!! By the time his second test came around, Kehbs’ warm up was even better, and his last test even worse. *sigh* I think there’s only so much work a four year old Arabian can take in an intense atmosphere! I could tell he’d pretty much reached his limit though. All in all though, I was very pleased with his behavior/performance at the show, and feel like he has a lot of potential!
2.) Sudi, although missing the dressage show, got to take a Jumping lesson with Susan, and we had a blast! She took her time building us up to a rather challenging grid, and I felt confidant and so did Sudi. Susan worked a lot on my position and helped me build a stronger foundation. Sudi didn’t take a misstep. Even though we didn’t do anything terribly complicated, I feel like the boost my confidence took was enormous – and WELL needed. The following weekend I took Sudi on a Hunter Pace with some friends out at Huspah, and we had a blast. Got to cross a ditch (which I’m VERY glad I dismounted for!), went swimming (also not really planned – we found a VERY deep spot!), and got to play with some Horse-Eating-Cows (that took lots of convincing to get Sudi past!). All in all though, we had a good time, and we ended up winning the division! :-D Sudi got a feed bucket (donated to Tammy’s feeding lot) and lots of carrots and apples.
3.) The weekend of the 4th, my mom and I are taking the boys over to Middleton for their hunter pace, and then the following weekend I’m planning on attending Full Gallop’s CT event. All in all, should be fun!
We also have babies due at the barn ANY Day now!! I’ll do my best to document that fantastic occasion as well! Till then – Happy trails!
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