Yesterday my sister and I had a bridleless party in the round pen! At first I rode Eddie with loose reins and he was doing awesome. His sideways was really good and all was great! Then my sister took off our reins and I took off her reins. I finally got Eddie to trot because he was a little LBI that day. Only for a few steps, but it was a trot! Then we did some sideways and he did great!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Then he got kind of mad and stuck his head under the rail and grazed under there. How interesting! I should have said, "Me too!" but I bothered him until he brought his head up and then we walked around for a few more minutes. It was really fun and I can't wait to ride bridleless more!!!
Today it rained all day. YUCK! I groomed Eddie and he was happy for company.
Happy April!!!! (1 more day)
Lea & Eddie
Tuesday, March 31
Sunday, March 29
One more thought...
Horses know...
Which one would you classify yourself as?
1. Horses know you know what you're doing after spending 2 years with them.
2. Horses know you know what you're doing after spending a year with them.
3. Horses know you know what you're doing after spending 6 months with them.
4. Horses know you know what you're doing after spending 1 month with them.
5. Horses know you know what you're doing after spending 1 week with them.
6. Horses know you know what you're doing after spending 2 days with them.
7. Horses know you know what you're doing after spending 1 day with them.
8. Horses know you know what you're doing after spending 1 hour with them.
9. Horses know you know what you're doing after spending 15 minutes with them.
10. Horses know you know what you're doing after spending 1 minute with them.
11. Horses know you know what you're doing after seeing you.
12. Horses know you know what you're doing after feeling your presence.
Now for number 1 I would consider that a Level 1 standard.
For number 4, probably a Level 2 standard.
Number 6, a Level 3 standard.
For number 8, Level 4 standard.
Number 9, Level 5-7 standard.
Number 10, Level 8.
Number 11, Level 9.
Number 12, Level 10.
I thought that up last night. It's pretty cool! Probably not totally accurate, but it's a fun diagram thingy.
~Lea
Which one would you classify yourself as?
1. Horses know you know what you're doing after spending 2 years with them.
2. Horses know you know what you're doing after spending a year with them.
3. Horses know you know what you're doing after spending 6 months with them.
4. Horses know you know what you're doing after spending 1 month with them.
5. Horses know you know what you're doing after spending 1 week with them.
6. Horses know you know what you're doing after spending 2 days with them.
7. Horses know you know what you're doing after spending 1 day with them.
8. Horses know you know what you're doing after spending 1 hour with them.
9. Horses know you know what you're doing after spending 15 minutes with them.
10. Horses know you know what you're doing after spending 1 minute with them.
11. Horses know you know what you're doing after seeing you.
12. Horses know you know what you're doing after feeling your presence.
Now for number 1 I would consider that a Level 1 standard.
For number 4, probably a Level 2 standard.
Number 6, a Level 3 standard.
For number 8, Level 4 standard.
Number 9, Level 5-7 standard.
Number 10, Level 8.
Number 11, Level 9.
Number 12, Level 10.
I thought that up last night. It's pretty cool! Probably not totally accurate, but it's a fun diagram thingy.
~Lea
Saturday & Sunday
Yesterday was ----- a ton of fun! I went out to Rebecca's barn in the afternoon and we hung out there. We played with Savannah with the 7 games and she did awesome! Both horse and human! Savannah is so light and responsive and Rebecca catches on really fast. Savannah reminds me of Rachael Morland's horse. They look exactly the same, only Savannah has a longer blaze. So we hung out and I got to play with one of the minis at the barn. Her name is FiFi and she is a doll! I got her to stand on a box like a pedestal and she licked her lips while she was up there. Yummy thoughts! Then we cleaned out stalls and ended up staying out there till 8:40! And we got there at noon! I love horse barns! Oooh! Jacks, Rebecca's trainer's horse, is gorgeous! He reminds me of a mild Allure. He's a Clydesdale trakahner cross and is beautiful with his white feathers and black coat. It was a lot of fun to use some Parelli things on other horses. =-D Fun stuff!!!
Today was interesting. It iced/snowed last night so everything was yucky this morning. But now that the sun came out it is A LOT warmer out and the snow melted. Great, now it's mud! I went out and played with both the horses at liberty. I would run around and Scout and Eddie would follow. It was so cute! Then I walked Scout over to the pedestal, he stood on it of course and I put the hula hoop around him. Then I used that as I savvy string around his neck and we rode into the barn. Then I put my real savvy string around his neck and we walked around in the mud for a bit. THEN I made a Cherokee bridle and he was so cute! He even offered to tuck his head in!!!! Vertical flexion!!!! YAY!!!!
Eddie was so sleepy, so I didn't play a lot with him. But I probably will go back out in a bit. It's finally unsnowy now!
Well, have a savvalicious day!
Lea & Eddie
Today was interesting. It iced/snowed last night so everything was yucky this morning. But now that the sun came out it is A LOT warmer out and the snow melted. Great, now it's mud! I went out and played with both the horses at liberty. I would run around and Scout and Eddie would follow. It was so cute! Then I walked Scout over to the pedestal, he stood on it of course and I put the hula hoop around him. Then I used that as I savvy string around his neck and we rode into the barn. Then I put my real savvy string around his neck and we walked around in the mud for a bit. THEN I made a Cherokee bridle and he was so cute! He even offered to tuck his head in!!!! Vertical flexion!!!! YAY!!!!
Eddie was so sleepy, so I didn't play a lot with him. But I probably will go back out in a bit. It's finally unsnowy now!
Well, have a savvalicious day!
Lea & Eddie
Friday, March 27
Pictures!
Here are some pictures of me and Eddie's ride today!!!
Pretty pony!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
EDDIE!
Trying to knock over a barrel....
Charlie Horse from knocking over said barrel.... OUCH!!
Walking along... heading for the poles!__________________________
MORE!
Pressure... ----> Release...
THE END!!!Cavaletties & Jumps
This morning it was quite freezing. Yes. It was cold! Mom and Allison went to Kishwaukee College to look at the horticulture stuff. That's what she's going to do. But anyway!
I went out and played with Eddie. We had a really good play time! We trotted the sundial and jumped a lot of stuff. We had a great accomplishment, we trotted sideways without a fence! I don't think he likes trotting sideways with a fence, because he feels he can't go forward, so without it is! He did really, really, really good with that! I'll probably go back out there later and play again, maybe with Scout since my sister is head over heels in college stuff and senior graduation.
You know where I want to go to college?
HEHEHEHEHE! God willing of course.TTYL!
OH! I got my Mega/Super/Xtra cool/Uber awesome Parelli bag!!!! I got it yesterday afternoon!
It's going to be GREAT for luggae and carrying all my savvy stuff with me! It's awesome!!!
Be Back Later!
Lea & Eddie
Thursday, March 26
Oh my, oh my!
YOU HAVE TO READ THIS POST! IT IS HILARIOUS!
Ok, where do I begin....
I went out to play with Eddie this morning and we had SO MUCH FUN! We did some weave and I really waited until he was thinking about it to stop. After about 4 times he stopped and licked his lips and looked at me (Question!)
Then, because things were going so well, and it was REALLY nice outside, I got on. We rode into the paddock and I got all my equipment. Bareback pad, hackamore, helmet and so on. Then we went back out and did some more weave! We walked through them, then backed through them and he did great! He did have the 'druthers' towards the gate, but we played with it and evened everything out=if he did something right, we would head to the pedestal, which is by the gate. Yay! His backup was interesting, I got to a phase 4 and he still wouldn't move. Oh boy, time to use my savvy! Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle my feet and a few steps, release, Viola!
Now to the funny part...
Allison took Scout in the round pen to play at liberty. But he ducked underneath the fence! =-O Loose pony alert! I hopped off because I knew Eddie would get right brain. I opened the gate to the dry lot (we were riding in the pasture) and by the time I did that Eddie had worked himself into a frenzy and Scout was in the backyard. Eddie went flying into the dry lot. Eddie saw the gate was open. Eddie is now free too!I run after Eddie! Two loose ponies!!!!!!!!!! My sister and I were so right brain, it was hilarious! Things would have gone so much more smoother if we were calm. hehehehehehe! But the good part is Eddie just trotted/jumped frantically and went to find his missing Scout. Scout could care less, he was digging the lawn grass!!!
Too funny. But that's pretty good, it's the first time a horse has gotten out in the last 2 years.
I ended up catching Eddie and we went back in the pasture after a quick drink and a breather. We did a bit more cloverleaf (half a cloverleaf) =-D and then stood on the pedestal and ended there. What a goof! Scout's a goof too!
Had to share with ya'll.
Have a savvy day everybody!
Lea & Eddie
Ok, where do I begin....
I went out to play with Eddie this morning and we had SO MUCH FUN! We did some weave and I really waited until he was thinking about it to stop. After about 4 times he stopped and licked his lips and looked at me (Question!)
Then, because things were going so well, and it was REALLY nice outside, I got on. We rode into the paddock and I got all my equipment. Bareback pad, hackamore, helmet and so on. Then we went back out and did some more weave! We walked through them, then backed through them and he did great! He did have the 'druthers' towards the gate, but we played with it and evened everything out=if he did something right, we would head to the pedestal, which is by the gate. Yay! His backup was interesting, I got to a phase 4 and he still wouldn't move. Oh boy, time to use my savvy! Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle my feet and a few steps, release, Viola!
Now to the funny part...
Allison took Scout in the round pen to play at liberty. But he ducked underneath the fence! =-O Loose pony alert! I hopped off because I knew Eddie would get right brain. I opened the gate to the dry lot (we were riding in the pasture) and by the time I did that Eddie had worked himself into a frenzy and Scout was in the backyard. Eddie went flying into the dry lot. Eddie saw the gate was open. Eddie is now free too!I run after Eddie! Two loose ponies!!!!!!!!!! My sister and I were so right brain, it was hilarious! Things would have gone so much more smoother if we were calm. hehehehehehe! But the good part is Eddie just trotted/jumped frantically and went to find his missing Scout. Scout could care less, he was digging the lawn grass!!!
Too funny. But that's pretty good, it's the first time a horse has gotten out in the last 2 years.
I ended up catching Eddie and we went back in the pasture after a quick drink and a breather. We did a bit more cloverleaf (half a cloverleaf) =-D and then stood on the pedestal and ended there. What a goof! Scout's a goof too!
Had to share with ya'll.
Have a savvy day everybody!
Lea & Eddie
Wednesday, March 25
Can't wait for summer!
GREEN GRASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The grass is actually green!!!!!!!! I'm so thrilled that spring is finally here! It's been raining for the past two days, so I haven't gotten the chance to do anything with Eddie. No, wait, I take that back... I took Scout and Eddie out for a walk around the pasture. They really liked it! It was pretty cool, I was sending them for a squeeze and Scout froze, Eddie was behind him and nipped him on the rump. "This is what you do!" I could almost see him saying. It was so cool! He was my carrot stick for the day!
This morning my sis and I went out and played with the horses. Eddie was good, he always had an eye on what Scout was doing, but after 15 minutes he was 'all ears' to mwah. It was so freezing outside! Grrrr! And it's supposed to snoe this weekend! YUCK!
I can't wait until the mud dried up and I can ride around again. This summer is going to be awesome! Zone 5 driving with the long reins, bareback and bridleless riding, cradle bridle, and lead changes at liberty! WooHoo!!!!!!!! I'm so excited!
I want to ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lea
&
Eddie
Tuesday, March 24
Bad Rain!
I hate rain...
Yuck!
Ewww.....
We went to classes this morning and then it sunny. Then it was pouring and it's still pouring!
Yesterday I didn't do anything with Eddie, and today I didn't do anything with him. =-( I'll probably go groom him in a bit since he's inside and dry!
So.... I'll ramble.... and talk about random things....
Well...... what shall I chat about....
I know!
Wait...
OK... got it!
I'm thinking about writing a book of my life. I was driving through Chana, IL with my dad and was pondering if I should do so. My final thought was yes! I have so many awesome thoughts. Here are my thoughts from Chana:
Well golly, now I can't think of any! I need a portable laptop so I can scribble all my thoughts down. Here, I'll attempt to reminisce.
"There was no one on the sidewalks. The only hint that humans lived there, were the kids playing ball hockey on the street. Downtown wasn't much of a 'downtown.' There were old buildings that looked like they had been there for centuries. An old building even had a place where carriages would back up to. The cracked cement roads had grass sticking up out of them and weeds were starting to peek through the spring ground. There are two things that you'll always find in Chana, rocks and wood. There were countless houses that had rocks in the back and chopped wood."
Alright, that's all for now. I have to let my sis use the computer. I'll write more later...
Let me know what you think!
Lea & Eddie
Yuck!
Ewww.....
We went to classes this morning and then it sunny. Then it was pouring and it's still pouring!
Yesterday I didn't do anything with Eddie, and today I didn't do anything with him. =-( I'll probably go groom him in a bit since he's inside and dry!
So.... I'll ramble.... and talk about random things....
Well...... what shall I chat about....
I know!
Wait...
OK... got it!
I'm thinking about writing a book of my life. I was driving through Chana, IL with my dad and was pondering if I should do so. My final thought was yes! I have so many awesome thoughts. Here are my thoughts from Chana:
Well golly, now I can't think of any! I need a portable laptop so I can scribble all my thoughts down. Here, I'll attempt to reminisce.
"There was no one on the sidewalks. The only hint that humans lived there, were the kids playing ball hockey on the street. Downtown wasn't much of a 'downtown.' There were old buildings that looked like they had been there for centuries. An old building even had a place where carriages would back up to. The cracked cement roads had grass sticking up out of them and weeds were starting to peek through the spring ground. There are two things that you'll always find in Chana, rocks and wood. There were countless houses that had rocks in the back and chopped wood."
Alright, that's all for now. I have to let my sis use the computer. I'll write more later...
Let me know what you think!
Lea & Eddie
Monday, March 23
March 22nd.
SORRY I didn't post yesterday. We were very busy and were outside ALL day!
I had an amazing play session with Eddie. We played at liberty and he was amazing!
Here is a pretty long video of our first play time. Then after that I rode with the bridle, then the hackamore and the bareback pad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2G6Yutb9aM
Well there is it! Hope you like it!
I had an amazing play session with Eddie. We played at liberty and he was amazing!
Here is a pretty long video of our first play time. Then after that I rode with the bridle, then the hackamore and the bareback pad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2G6Yutb9aM
Well there is it! Hope you like it!
Now here are some pictures.
Sitting on the fence after a ride Sitting on his rump ;) Stinky toes!!!!!
My confidence is back!!!!!!!!!!! YAY!
I'm going to call Keri today, so that's going to be FUN! It's very gloomy outside... yuck!
I'm going to call Keri today, so that's going to be FUN! It's very gloomy outside... yuck!
Have a savvy day everyone!!!!! I know I shall!
Lea & Eddie!
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