Sun is out š
Cooling off after a great session schooling Mimby today in the pen before work. Working more on suppleness both laterally and longitudinally, she is getting stronger in the walk and canter, trot still needs work but itās coming better šŖš»
After her dragon impression the other day I wasnāt very happy to see the 3 mini āland cloudsā ššš as Catherine called them squeeze through the gate and bounce into the pen to say hi š± but put them back into garden and she carried on fine thank goodness
Nice to see the pigs snoozing in the sunshine šš
Thought for the dayā¦ youāre not alone, be present and be conscious.
Apologies for the wind noise at the beginning. Itās ok to not be ok, but start taking control of the things you are able to.
Flying Changes Mindset
Beautiful day
What an absolutely beautiful day. Iām so grateful for the blue skies today they make me smile.
The birds are singing and Lottie and I got out for the first time together on the ponies.
3.2 miles this morning, some hills and some trot work. Well done Lottie and Finn.
Happy mindset, ready to drive over to Woodwick to see Jo and Nicky this afternoon
New Ethos bed
Love how Lottie takes pride in making a nice level bed, not that the horses appreciate it š Ethos nothing better than a nice fresh bed. Thank you to Buchanan Equine Services for super quick service as always ā„ļø
Polework
Cracking evening Polework with Cornwall Trec Group.
Thank you to everyone who came
A little bit of fun this morning, Lottie and I got caught in a surprise rain shower without a coat, so we improvised. Thank goodness for Ethos IEC Equine Solutions bedding bags
Thought for the day
It always amazes me how little time people give their horses to work through things.
Nowā¦ donāt get me wrong, Iām not professing to be an expert by any means, but my horse is teaching me to be more patient.
This video is 1.06 minutes and in our āinstantā society this may seem like such a long time, but look how long it takes her to begin working through what we had been doing.
If we donāt give our horses time to work out what we are asking before we ask for it again, or even ask for something different, how on earth do we expect them to work with us happily?
Hairy Pony quarter marking kit is here šŖš»
Itās soooo beautiful š„° will make a fabulous present for those who love to show off their horses š
Soon to be available from Ezee Tails or through yours truly x
First day back at school for me, so I was pleased to get back to what I love this evening. It was lovely to see Kathie and her beautiful gent Cortez in the Cornish sunshine.
Kathie has been working hard on fine tuning her understanding of the Working Equitation obstacles, tonight we worked on suppleness, as this is the area they receive most comments on during their tests.
With a combined age of over 80, these two show that you can do anything you set your mind to. šŖš»
Mixing up the slalom, with the stretch over the bridge followed by the working pirouette, which Kathie only started to get her head around this evening. Just goes to show you donāt need to have a a lot of obstacles out to work through hour WE skills.
I hope youāre all enjoying the sunshine.
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Stephanie Smith, Master Saddler, Qualified Saddle fitter.
Fair weather rider? āļø not today š
Back on Zimblet number 1, he was a good boy dear of him. Iām so unfit, but he looked after me. Great to be back on and thank you to Dan at Amble Equestrian for all you do for him (and me)š v grateful
Thanks to Lucy for videoing
Flying Changes Mindset Iām back schooling šŖš» itās taken me a long time to be mentally ready for this but we are going in the right direction
Stephanie Smith, Master Saddler, Qualified Saddle fitter. Symonds Saddlery great to be back in this saddle x
Such a wonderful day. We got home at 1am š± seeing as we had started the day at 4:30am it was a LONG day š“š“š“
But such a great day.
I heard on the way home that Alex Carrington was awarded 4th place in the Spanish Parade so this was another success for the weekend. Well done everyone
Well Mrs Mimby is getting to grips with this schooling malarkey. Thanks to Lisa and of course to Amber for piloting her again whilst I was teaching. Iām very grateful to have such a lovely young flexible rider to ride this mare in the school until I have the time and the confidence to get back to it.
Having a major blip in my confidence has been so strange as I can honestly say Iāve never felt as bad as this before. I think 2022 was just one of those years and im going to do my best to learn from it and move on, even if at the moment that is at small steps.
Thanks the tools I have learnt from Flying Changes Mindset I am able to process this time well and am staying positive.
One thing Iāve learnt from my lovely clients recently is that most people think that they are the only one feeling this way. Can I just say you are most definitely NOT the only one feeling a little apprehensive or worried at times.
So look out for each other, be kind and keep going!
Stephanie smith, saddler, saddle fitter & bridle fitter.
The Spoilt Horse Company
Hairy Pony
Mimby and I have been doing our homework from our lesson last week with Rebecca Balance Horsemanship (please excuse my casual attire, itās Boxing Day, chill out day)
Iām working on getting the bond back with Mimby as since she has been back, she has been a little unbalanced in her body and mind.
Not surprising really when she had such an upheaval, change of environment and change of routine in August after my accident. She is a sensitive soul and didnāt cope as well with the adjustment as her big brother who is thriving.
Now I know how this feels as I am in exactly the same position, but how we find it and sort it is a work in progress both for me and her.
I struggle to get on the left of her and turn right as she likes me to be on the right, but today we managed to walk our square with me on the left so thatās a little win. Also stepping back was a lot lighter off the ask aid today, so thatās also a positive.
I love working at Liberty with this mare and always have done, she teaches me so much and we are only in a very slow walk! So imagine how much there is left to learn š± I am incredibly blessed to have these horses in my life and am hoping to get my mojo back for a fun 2023!
For anyone looking to learn more about their horses either on the ground or on board I thoroughly recommend you contact Rebecca as she can help you unlock a world you didnāt know existed with your horse.
Itās that time of the year to wish you all a very Merry Christmas š
I canāt thank you all enough for sticking with me this year which has been incredibly turbulent, my whole world fell apart in March and then my body was smashed to pieces in August BUT thanks to the amazing team at Flying Changes Mindset and some incredible friends I am still going, still smiling and being the best person I can be.
I have learnt so much, grown so much and developed as a person in the last 9 months, so watch out 2023 Iām coming to get ya!
I honestly would not have got through the year without Jenni, Jo, Lynn, Rebecca and Nicky to name but a few of the amazing people in my life.
A huge thank you also has to go to the heros at Knightswood Stud and Equestrian Centre Lisa and Sophie who have looked after the Zimblets so beautifully.
Merry Christmas everyone ###
Following last weekās impromptu dismount from Mimby I went through a really miserable spell where I seriously considered giving up and thought maybe this is the universeās way of telling me Iām not cut out for this life anymore.
Iām not giving up, but I am going to take a step back and do more with her on the ground. Find our connection again and then get help with the ridden work whilst I am getting stronger. One of my very knowledgeable friends who I respect a lot said to me that āmaybe trying to rehab your body on two young horses who are a mix of two of the sharpest breeds going isnāt the best of ideas. Take a step back and find your muscles and strength again on a more sedate horse.ā
Although I know she is right it took some time to swallow my pride.
I took Mimby in the pen tonight after work, but before we lost the light, and although she reminded me that we have a long way to go, I also remembered she has it all there in bucket loads I just have to learn to communicate with her.
So next time I have a wobble please feel free to give me a little shove back in the right direction š
Good morning with the film team for Cornwall
air 999 hopefully raising the profile for Cornwall Air Ambulance which we are incredibly lucky to have in this county
There is a button below if you are able to donate to this charity š
So whilst many other Lusitano (and partbred) owners were up in Rugby this weekend showing off their amazing horses at the Annual Lusitano Breed Show of GB my two were showing me just how amazing they are by taking Lottie and Halle out on a little hack.
Mimby was a little tender on her feet after hacking over the big stones in the forestry area yesterday but she and Loui were amazing with the girls.
Thank you so much to Lynn Combes for being Halle (and Mimbyās) wing woman.
Both horses were absolute stars and seemed to be aware of their precious cargo. Neither put a hoof out of place.
Blessed truly blessed x
Flying Changes Mindset
Stephanie smith, saddler, saddle fitter & bridle fitter.
Attempting left canter half pass
And we attempted the left canter half pass too!
Once Loui āgot overā the fact that the girls were practising Mounted games In the field he was such a good lad.
