Signed, Sealed, Delivered!
Louis’ 3 weeks of training are up and D day arrived. Deal or No Deal … deal of course! She loves him – he’s worked for her, she’s bossed him and they will go far! Good luck to them both and watch this space!
Job well done!
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Lakeland Equestrian: Horse Diaries
The Diaries:
- Bob
- Hero – Fizzy Charlie
- Louis
- Macaroni
- Marylegs – Rainstown Josie
- Murphy – Diamond Discovery
- The Team
- The Yard
Latest Entries:
Chicken Run!
The chickens have a brand new house! They’ve moved in and are delighted. No eggs as of yet but watch this space!
Murphy the Magnificent!
On Monday we took Murphy up the school, he is still being placid and lovely and gorgeous – thank goodness. He was doing really well with his walk/trot and canter transitions and is definitely straightening up so he got the opportunity to show off his jump. First we did some trotting poles which he took on really well so we upped the anti and jumped a cross pole.
Check out the picture (excellently photographed if i say so myself) what a star!
Magic!
Hop, Skip and JUMP!
Yesterday Marylegs and Hero had a fabulous day up in the sunshine-y, school being taught by the infamous VIP Show jumping extraordinaire Kelly Shaw! After warming up they got cracking on some trotting poles with a small cross at the end.
They both tackled these just grand so for Hero the poles got higher…
(he likes the challenge)
Focusing on Marylegs’ bending – which is a tad onesided at times!
- Excellent!
Next it was time to take on some bigger jumps Marylegs did well and cleared it easy on her left rein …
she managed to clear the jump equally well on the right rein…
… the only problem was when she had to head back up the school my did she have trouble turning! Eventually with a little ‘human wall’ persuasion she made it round and really looked the part!
Poor Hero after he had stood and watched Marylegs seemed to think his time was done and seemed to lose his fuel tank. He did however, first clear all his jumps, put in no stops and all in all did an excellent job as Hero often does! Unfortunately the battery ran out on my camera…
Bouncy Bob!
Yesterday, keeping on with Bob’ s ‘Back in action’ training schedule he was up in the school practising both his techniques on the lunge and ridden. He did really well was calm, collected and going good. So he was asked to jump a couple of fillers. He was a little bouncy and first (to say the least) but soon found his stride and took them on like a man! Have alook at the video below!
Bouncy Bob – Jumping the fillers!
A real good clip!
Yesterday was a very refreshing day for Hero as he had his second clip of the year.
We took him outside as it was a beautiful sunny day and proceeded to clip him out. He was extremely good last time which we were hoping for again and he didn’t do too bad… He was started tied with one lead rope (quickly upped to 2) and half way through we had to dive in for a trusty old hay net. However, apart from under his belly which we will return to when everyone has still got patience he is looking all spruced up for the spring!
On Bob’s Back!
Looking Good...
Well Bob is finally back in the running for British Novice – well maybe not this year but we sure are working on it!
Yesterday was a momentous day for Bob when after his almost 2 long and borinbg months of box rest he was finally given the chance to once more carry a rider! He did most excelently and was calm and patient much to everyones delight. All i can say now is onwards and upwards with the training regime!
Woohoo we’re in Week 3!
Louis is embarking on his 3rd and final week of training and is doing splendidly!
His possible owner to be is doing equally well, she is confident and eager and has certainly learned to boss Louis! There have been no falls to date (touch wood) and she has sat out any tantrums that were over quickly. Louis is learning bit by bit and is showing true potential to be an excellent horse.
His carraige is graceful and natural and his balance is improving with each session. He has been worked on both reins, both on the lunge and ridden, jumped and his flat work is getting really good.
He is becoming more of a character and is eager to go out and play! He gets brushed every day ( generally standing still) is building up his muscle tone and putting on weight – in fact he is altogether looking good!
A week with Marylegs!
Marylegs has had a fab week this week it started on Sunday with a trip to the beach. She had a great time. This time she didn’t have the scary (very) presence of Murphy (the Stallion) so even enjoyed the journey! This time she went with Hero which was far more pleasant – but she is still the fastest horse on the yard – he couldn’t catch her for toffee!
On Monday she went up into the school and was lunged than ridden. We are working on her bending which is a little ropey at times but she is getting there.
On Tuesday she went out for a hack up the fell taking in the picturesque views around Lowick.
On Wednesday it was jumping day! She did fab and even managed to stop after the jumps!
Yesterday was her day off she went up to the school for a run and a roll and then spent the rest of the day sleeping bless her!
Big Bob back in action!
This week Bob has been out every day and my goodness has it improved his attitude to life! His temperant has improved greatly because bless him he must have been bored!
To start with he didn’t go far before he was brought back to his box in disgrace – and to get a bridle (rather than a headcollar) but he improved the second time!
He has now progressed to making it all the way to the school and being worked while he’s in there! His leg looks way better and he is actually enjoying himself!