The week in lessons

mud mud mud mud mud!

So again we will be inside for the week! But we will be preparing horses to show at MLM on the weekend. To do this, on Wednesday at 6:30, and possible Tuesday at 6:30 we will be working on a combination as we might see in the jumpers.

For all the lessons we will be working on some spooky jumps as I have been warned that MLM has some spooky jumps in their jumpers, and it is just good practice for the rest of you. Jumping spooky jumps requires the rider to approach correctly with a contained horse that is square to the fence, and has time to look at assess. You DO NOT want them to feel chased to the fence, but nor do you want them to have the chance to slow down and chicken out. What can help is counting your rhythm to the fence...so yes, some public counting may be required!

And just so Joan doesn't chicken out...I bought Rocket a NEW saddle pad! It is awesome. You will like it Joan.

Meanwhile the neighbour has unleashed a swarm of angry bees. She claims it was an accident, but I think it is retaliation for stealing her kitten.

Karen