Merlin greets his new Mom!
Merlin went off to his new home today, I was just a stop on his way to these two finding each other. This is how Merlin responded to his new Mom. I couldn’t be happier. 😊
The girls enjoying a good scratch in the sun out on the grass!
Mirage working on adjustability and lateral balance
Merlin
You actually see him hit top gear! He took a wrong turn coming in for dinner & thought he would miss out!
These two fools! TB doing amazing! You wouldn’t think he was approaching 30!
3rd level demo - tempi changes
The Dressage through the levels symposium with Amelia Newcomb hosted by Millbrook Farms this past weekend was a wonderful 2 days of learning and community. Little and I were lucky to be the demo for Level 3 (Medium in Australia). Amelia was very complimentary on Littles’ quality of gaits but stressed I need to be more insistent on getting her ‘big horse movement’ from the get go. We played with the concepts of tempi changes and canter pirouettes, with Little rising to the occasion. She gained even more fans, with many people taking the time to compliment us, which was truly appreciated. Thanks to all involved; Hosts, sponsors, Amelia, spectators and fellow demo riders, who I so enjoyed getting to know better and learning from. Little enjoyed extra treats and is now resting up in readiness of getting back to training with even more focus!
The superstar pony Tamar Diamond Lil (Little), just crowned Canadian National Champion Half Arabian Sport Horse in hand (Hunter type)! Haven’t seen the score but the judge absolutely loved her. A very nice group of mares, over the moon!
I was told he did like water 🤦♀️😂
A very successful first day of the Championships here in Douglas with our dressage. The new boy on the block was fabulous taking the Championship in Intro C, next Athena Steadman rode another solid test to take the championship in Level 1, then Babylons turn, taking reserve champion in Level 2, Athena backed up in Level 1 ATR, a couple little errors they will learn from but still a nice ride for top 5, lastly the super pony Little, backed up her performance yesterday with Champion Level 3 on an even better score!! Everyone resting up now with a huge storm passing over. Two more days to go. Babylon here enjoying his fruit 😂