Training Fun

Rhoda came today. That means lots of pictures and lots of time spent on the computer posting the pictures on Facebook and the website. Below are is my favorite of the day.

Check out the back lighting from the sun on Evan's feather. Rhoda worked with Evan first in the indoor then out in the field.

Ruby, Rhoda's dog was just like the battery bunny, she kept going and going and going.

When Rhoda put Evan away we had to get just 1 more picture of Ruby, this time riding Evan.

 Rhoda put Evan away and brought out Marika. Karin mentioned that Marika needed work with her canter. The first time Rhoda asked for the canter this is what she did.

Rhoda thought that was pretty funny, is that as high as she can buck? Rhoda got after her and made her gallop after that and guess what, no more bucking.

She then took her to the outdoor arena as the weather had warmed up enough that the footing was just about perfect. Marika did very well staying on the rail and giving a big open trot and a nice balanced canter. Emily arrived as Rhoda was putting away Marika. Emily pulled out Oksana and Rhoda pulled out Ayanna and off they went on the trails with Ruby following.

Ruby is going to be one tired dog tonight. When Karin arrived they all decided they were all done riding and went to soak in Rachel's hot tub. Mark helped move a couple round bales in this evening. Valiant's paddock got one and Ribbon's paddock. I'm just about ready to get off the computer and start doing the dishes, that is as long as I can't find anything else to do first.