Indy & EasterLilly

After the walk I took off for Pekin where I shopped at Aldi to replenish the fridge and cupboard. We had sunshine this morning but cold. By the time I got home the thermometer was climbing into the forties. I felt it was too cold to work outside so instead I cooked. Aldi had lasagna noodles for the first time in ages so I put together crock pot lasagna which will be served tomorrow at Bereans. The fire was kept going in the fireplace which made it comfortable for Ben and the boys. Taunya and Ben had family pictures taken by Rachel then Taunya took Addyson and baby Abe with her, while Ben stayed with the boys. Later Ron Rumbold picked up Ben, Jack and Jace and they will be staying with him for the night. This gave me time to work on pictures taken earlier of Karin working with both Indy and Easter Lilly. We had so much rain on Saturday that Karin and Kayla had to work in the indoor arena but by Sunday the rain had stopped and even though it was still sloppy wet the outdoor was usable. No canter work could be done on Sunday because of the arena so instead Karin worked on other things. Below Karin is working with Indy on neck reining.

 Indy is neck reining consistently at the walk now. The other big improvement with Indy was the softness in her trot. Indy used to go into a head set but yesterday she was soft and supple. What a joy this mare is. 

The last horse worked with was Easter Lilly. Below Karin is letting Easter Lilly relax in the round pen. We were pleased she was paying attention, looking at Karin and when Karin called her in, she lowered her head and stood quietly. 

Karin took her into the outdoor for the riding instruction. Easter Lilly has been stiff in her neck not wanting to bend but below she is starting to give and bend. 

 Karin was well pleased with Easter Lilly's attitude and progress. 

We had lots of wind today which will help dry the arena up for tomorrow except by tomorrow the temperature is suppose to drop like a stone. Who wants to work outside when it is COLD. 

This afternoon I worked on the foal album, posting each foal born in 2017 and another picture of that foal as they got a few months older. If you would like to see those pictures click HERE.  I am thankful for a healthy crop of youngsters. It is always a blessing when none are lost. 

And now for some entertainment. Do you like the Lion King music? Well below is a video of Laura from Great Britain performing at the 2012 Olympics during Free style dressage using Lion King music.