Just Another Day

Today, and this whole week, actually, have been pretty normal. The horses are starting to behave a little better, and everything seems like it is finally working out, which is nice. I talked to this guy from Dorintosh about getting shavings for the bedding today. He said I could have them for free if I picked them up myself; that was nice of him. Slowly, everything is falling into place and coming together.

Snowy is really starting to be good. Although she hasn't gone a single session without trying her absolute hardest to buck me off (and the bruises all over the legs from being bashed into the forks of my saddle testify!) she has improved tremendously. She now works solidly and on contact, and doesn't slip and lean at the canter. She has balance and knows how to move. I'm so exited for the show. Give it a few more weeks work, and she will be as good as gold! I have recently decided not to enter her in any jumping competions, and see if I can use my old jumper one more time, if he is in any shape to ride.

Jazmyne is coming along too. I rode her again today, and we TROTTED for the FIRST time!! Pretty soon we will be ready to graduate from the roundpen and out into the real world! I have decided that Jazmyne needs to start living inside. I have arranged to get shavings for her for bedding in the barn, and hopefully I will get my hay soon. I feel bad for locking her inside during the summer, but it is so hot and the bugs are soo very bad that she is getting terrible sores all over her body. Her ear is ripped up from bug bites; her chest is raw; her stomach swollen and scabby, and her face a mess. Poor thing breaks my heart. But if she stays inside during the heat of the day when the bugs are the worst, she should hopefully get better.