Jumpin' Jolly Roger

[...] would be all worth it. I decided it would be wise to use the elevator since it would be his first ride with me in almost a year. I would probably need some brakes. I took my time brushing and [...]

[...] big, just a few times around the arena. We rode about 25-30 minutes. This isn't the first ride, I have been on him twice before, once bareback and once with a saddle, but nothing but [...]

[...] I just need to maintain an even collected pace. Feel free to leave feedback blow. -leads. Simple changes are just that, simple. I haven't really tried flying changes since we have been back at it, [...]

[...] a lot more than I had expected. Today, we were going to be working on transitions and simple changes. I wanted to do some exercises with ground rails, but I didn't have any. Come one Mom, let's [...]

[...] camera. I know none of you want to miss this. Oh, and a little FYI, the last time I was in a western saddle was when I was 21. And for those of you who don't know, that was quite a few years ago. Get [...]

[...] following weekend we made a trip out to see the BRH. Colton wanted to ride. I threw Shana's western saddle on him and we hopped on. Olly was stoked and ready to go. Colton opted to pass until we got [...]

[...] down. That's the kind of effect the BRH has on people. You can't help but love him. Grandma Gracie (my mom) with the BRH. Such a good grandma!!!! I have so many plans for the BRH, I [...]

[...] that Olly would be slightly sore from pushing him a bit the day before so I went out (with Grandma Gracie in tow) to brush and love on him. I also did a few carrot stretches just for the heck of it. [...]

[...] out of the way. We just get settled into bed and sleep and we are woke up by Olly wanking the shit outta the trailer. He snaps the lead rope and takes off. I jump outta bed (still in my undies) and [...]

[...] and repeat the same steps I did not 5 minutes ago. He bunny hopped and I instantly kicked the shit outta his ass to move him forward and told him to get up in the most angry voice I could, which was [...]

[...] hack in Indiana to date. Indiana goes on for days. You can see for miles. We kept on doing our trotting sets and cantering sets. No crossroads in sight. Just enjoying the day. I heard and saw a ton of [...]

[...] Lance!!!! Thursday was the first day of asking the BRH to put in some effort. I timed the trotting sets and asked him to hold his form for longer than he was willing to offer. The fun thing about [...]

[...] rein issue. My bad. After the arena work Olly still seemed to have some energy. I decided a short hack would be a good reward for such a good ride. We went to the nearest downed corn field, where we [...]

[...] . Today, Saturday, I made sure the camera was charged and went out did some jumping and a short hack. A few things I have noticed we have to work on: -speed. I feel like we are racing to [...]

[...] pop-up barrels and went for it. I was quite surprised at how well the BigRedHorse owned that barrel pattern. He only trotted it a few times and was already understanding what his job was. And the [...]

[...] will be donning a western saddle (borrowed, of course) and we will be attempting a barrel pattern and break away roping. For a cause...remember? Thursday I will be heading to the nearest [...]

[...] he just stood there and enjoyed all the brushing and loving. "Don't worry about the halter Mom, I'm not going anywhere." Sunday we went around the block. Now normally "going [...]