The stories of the “unhorsed” life beyond ownership!

[KBC]

Things are still going well with Fresca, lots of bits were tried, found one she doesn’t hate. Gradually building up her fitness, and we had some concerns over her canter, query if she finds it hard to be united behind, because of body issues or not. Yesterday she had a body work session, which she alternately loved, then hated, such an expressive girl. Seems she is carrying a lot of tension all over, 5 minutes in and her right nostril just started pouring mucus as her head went down.

Over all no major issues were found, suggestion was just keep building up the work, add some trot poles to get her hind end working, and more connected. Going to reassess in a month, I like this lady, loved the ways she dealt with Miss Crabby pants, and the mare was definitely letting something go.

[cayuse]

Those are great pictures!

[KBC]

That was a wash of a weekend, it was meant to be a clinic and schooling show, booked it months ago, only to find that my granddaughters last dance recital, before graduating was on Sunday, so I cancelled the show, was just going to do the clinic. That was until the entire mare band managed to vanish in their pasture. Now when I say pasture, they have free run over the area marked in yellow, and just for scale this pic covers an area of 1 mile north to south, half mile east to west

Two of us walked the usual areas for an hour and a half, then we sent out a mounted posse who covered all the ground, checked the fences and still couldn’t find them. By this time the clinic was done, I helped clear up, and of course the girls were then back by the old barn where they usually hang out.

Still have zero clue where they were hiding, and so looking forward to them moving into the summer grazing areas.

Today I rode Fresca outside for the first time, she was kind of spicy, and it wasn’t a relaxing time, but hey we did it, and no one died! Things can only get better.

[Calvincrowe]

Your continued positive attitude (dare I say, looking for the silver lining at all times) makes me eager to read what Kath is up to every time you post! I’m sure there were naughty words spoken during the search for your red mare and her friends. Glad you got to get outside. I struggle a bit with trail/field riding when my giant brunette mare is ‘spicy’ as well. (She’s spooky, nervous and on edge, which in turns makes me on edge. I don’t bounce anymore, She’s tall. And happiest in a ring). Thank you for sharing your photos!

[KBC]

Naughty words in abundance, especially as it was our first really hot day, and first real mosquito day…and I managed to pick up a bunch of ticks…I was wel savage.