I've got that showing feeling

Of all bad blog titles that might be the worst.  I am going to a show tomorrow.

That way towards success

It is a schooling jumper show at my trainers.  We are signed up for 2'6", 2'9", and the gamblers choice.  Keeping it low key for continued confidence and success.

Finally able to not jump poles on the ground like they are four feet tall

We have had a quiet week of riding, with a hack, a friend in town who did a light dressage school with him and then a couple jumps today.  He seems unphased by last weekends road trip, not surprised as he travels quite well, but I still appreciate it.

Relaxation everywhere

Today I popped around a little course, it started great.  Then he got just a tiny bit rushy and so the distances were strange.  We stopped, backed, regrouped and finished with several foot perfect jumps.  I just keep putting my hands up and leg on.  Love this horse and love my journey with him.

wings

Even with all our struggles, and my struggles we keep coming back for more.  Even with our bumps in the road this summer I was able to watch someone jumping 4' today and the thought of doing that with my horse seemed natural.  We both have talent, now to mesh it together and keep working on being a team.

Here we come

We will get there, I have faith and hard work on my side.
Pictures from a lesson last Thursday, taken by Alyssa.

Extreme Color Coordination

I admit I like to dress up a bit for riding.  I'm a polo shirt (or blouse) tucked in, belt, nice breeches kind of girl.  I have so many belts I don't dare count them, and I always want more.  If I can make my colors match somewhat with my horse's outfit for the day, even better.

Holy cow

Prisoner gives a head nod

Pony snuggles

Not only did Prisoner and I have matching outfits on Saturday, he was a boss.  Yep, again.  He walk, trot, cantered, and even started to really understand stretchy trot.  I was thrilled, and Sprinklerbandit even mentioned how nice he looked.  It was a really fun day with her and Micaylah, tack store and riding adventures abounded.

Woah I have got to fix that mane

Him trying to be crazy and pull...teddy bear style

And the other way

His trot is swingier than it was in fall and his canter is more settled.  In fact on Sunday we did sitting trot to sitting canter and he was much more comfortable with me sitting the canter than he ever has been before.  I even had to push him forward for a little more canter instead of constantly trying to slow down.

WOWWOWWOW!

Starting to stretch

Adjustable head set

While I don't think that Prisoner really cares if we match, I am a believer in the old George Morris adage that you should always dress for success as it will give you a more serious mindset which will lead to more productive riding.  I know that he would roll over in horror about these colors...but we must remember I event.  My tack is clean, my shirt is tucked (under my jacket), my horse is clean.  No worries, if I'm ever lucky enough to ride with Mr. Morris it will be all navy and tan and white on me and my horse!