A Patch of Warmth Amongst a Winter Chill

I had to change my lesson to Saturday because of the threat of rain/snow/sleet for Sunday. I think it worked for the best seeing how Satchmo was in a pleasant mood and the weather was randomly warmer than a normal February day. We worked on the flat and he was pretty good - definitely had a better attitude. I worked on my position a bit. Some transitions, too. Then the real fun started! We jumped! :D And we were doing about 2'7" ish. He was jumping like it was nothing :) It'll be time to break out the scary jump stuff soon in preparation for the upcoming show season. I can't wait! I'm sure Satchmo can though.... lol!

Getting back in the saddle

Finally weather and sicknesses and horse show judging gods aligned and allowed for a riding lesson :) I went out last Sunday and although a little chilly, it wasn't too bad. hardly much wind at all! Satchmo was in a grouchy mood. I don't know why. And although he was pretty good on the flat, he was slow and got VERY particular about where I sit for each gait. And each "seat" he wanted me to sit in was like the size of a dime. Sorry, Satchmo, but my butt is bigger than a dime and you're going to have to deal with that. We did a bit of transition work and sitting trot and then some jumping! This week we learned about Oxers! ooooo new! :D I thought for sure Satchmo would look at it and go "WOAH! What happened?" but instead he just didn't want to jump. After I got a hold of a whip and gave a little tap he went over! And from then on out he started to move forward, too! FINALLY! :D The oxers were good, though! We didn't have to drill very hard and for the most part he participated nicely even though he was still being sort of a grouch. Little did he know Vinece would be coming out later to ride *lol*

All in all, a good lesson! :) can't wait for next week!