Parsley had the day off.
Looking forward to riding tomorrow (wednesday)
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
5-24-10
Parsley was super sweaty today, but then again- all of the horses were! We took it easy today and just had a refresher.
Stand still at mounting block, walking with forward movement, lightness in the fore, stopping with haunches and not leaning on the fore, trot departure with one click and squeeze of leg, remaining light at the trot also worked on some serpentines, and circles.
Again- he is my star pupil!
Stand still at mounting block, walking with forward movement, lightness in the fore, stopping with haunches and not leaning on the fore, trot departure with one click and squeeze of leg, remaining light at the trot also worked on some serpentines, and circles.
Again- he is my star pupil!
5-23-10
Today I put Parsley to the ultimate test... and OMG lol he was FANTASTIC!
He has two whole families that have joined his already growing fan club.
My logic is that if Parsley is going to be marketed towards youth and amateur- both should be able to ride him safely, yes?
So Sunday, on the hottest day of the year so far- instead of me riding him and having him pass out from heat stroke- one of my 9 yr old students rode parsley (she only walks on lunge- and minimally trots with me running alongside her) and he was such a good boy!!!!
I took a ton of photos lol and will post as soon as i can find the camera... ha ha!
Caitlyn's family has been hehawing for the past year about purchasing a horse for their family, and they definately like mr. parsnip- however I just dont think they are ready for that type of commitment.
It would be great if he could be available for shareboard once he is finished with his training, of coarse!
He has two whole families that have joined his already growing fan club.
My logic is that if Parsley is going to be marketed towards youth and amateur- both should be able to ride him safely, yes?
So Sunday, on the hottest day of the year so far- instead of me riding him and having him pass out from heat stroke- one of my 9 yr old students rode parsley (she only walks on lunge- and minimally trots with me running alongside her) and he was such a good boy!!!!
I took a ton of photos lol and will post as soon as i can find the camera... ha ha!
Caitlyn's family has been hehawing for the past year about purchasing a horse for their family, and they definately like mr. parsnip- however I just dont think they are ready for that type of commitment.
It would be great if he could be available for shareboard once he is finished with his training, of coarse!
5-22-2010
Today Parsley had a visit from Pat, his owner/mom and it was interesting to see him revert to some of his past behaviors- some that he has not attempted since his first day at the farm etc- pawing at the ground, dancing around, and just being antsy in general. It was also a lot warmer outside and I feel that also played on his stamina under saddle. REGARDLESS, overall he behaved wonderfully under saddle and yes, he broke from the canter here and there- and he was a bit heavy in the front at first. But towards the end of our ride he was much lighter in the front.
He kept breaking, but the quality of movement was much improved.
hence the saying "quality not quantity!"
He kept breaking, but the quality of movement was much improved.
hence the saying "quality not quantity!"
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