October 28, 2012 - Sabi, Morgan, Majesty

Sabi
Worked Wasabi in the turn out for a few minutes and then saddled her.  Bill decided to ride her, so he put in a bit.  Sabi did a great job standing while he mounted and I walked her around on a lead rope.  Then I removed the lead rope and just walked beside her for a bit.  We walked and trotted, and she came to a stop on the second request.  
Bill had me stand off to the side while he rode her a bit - she did really well!  I opened the gate and we walked to the end of the driveway - she gave a little guff, but was manageable.  Turned and walked her back.  She fought a little when asked to stop, but still ok.  
I hopped on and rode her in the ease area, then asked her to trot back.  Between the 2 trailers was a tarp and she stepped everywhere but on it.  Cute!  Did a little yard work, then hopped off.  
Bill said he was really impressed with the work we'd done in the last few months. :)

Morg/Maj
Saddled up our two and headed down the street, then out into the open desert.  Had them walk in the "craters" left by the rain, through open areas, up sand dunes, and down the utility road for a bit before heading back.  Little kids were playing on the sand dunes and Morg gave a "start" at the sight of them, but collected herself rather quickly.  
Pushed them to a controlled trot in the open areas, let them lope down the utility road, and then let them move out to a run when the road was clear.  Fun!  I think that's the first time Morg dropped her "gait" with me :)
We played dodging and darting through bushes on the way home at various speeds.  Both were sweaty when we untacked, but not breathing hard.  Hosed them off and gave hugs :)

October 24, 2012 - No ride

Wanted to ride, but Bill fed at 6:00 pm and it was dark by 6:15 pm.  Groomed Morgan instead.  Anytime I get to hang out with her makes me happy.

October 21, 2012 - Morgan & Mochie

Took Morgan for a quick 20 minute ride with Mochie in tow.  The change in Morgan was adorable!  She was acting like a "tour guide" and taking Mochie to all her favorite spots - over to the planter where all the "snacks" are (Mochie actually stepped up into the planter trying to get snacks).

Walked around the block using the washed out road.  Morgan decided to take Mochie between the bush and the front porch when we got back to the shous.  Mochie pulled back (yanking my shoulder a bit), but Morg kept going forward, down the driveway and Mochie followed along.  Morgan made Mochie trot at a couple of points, but couldn't get them to a lope.  I left them standing under a tree snacking on grass while I untacked Morgan then led them both to the turn out and fed.  Fun!

October 17, 2012 - Scare

Bill sent me a text saying Morgan was laying down a lot.  Said she would take a bite then go lay down.  She was up when I got home, but fed her some sand clear to be on the safe side.

October 16, 2012

Got home with enough daylight to ride, but had to be in the house within an hour.  Quickly fed and groomed Morgan.  Used the brown bitless, need to buy new reins - too long, though the thickness is nice.

Didn't do too much, just out one driveway, in the other driveway, around the west yard and back to the tack shed.  Left her snacking at the horse trailer while I filled buckets for the morning.  Then fed her an additional 3 pounds before scooting in the house.

October 14, 2012 - Checking out flood damage

Saddled up Morgan because I wanted pics of the flood damage behind the house.  She stepped right out and followed the ruined road with no issues.  Walked her to Amy's gate before tuning back towards the house.  Wandered in and out of the desert and to the corner.  Turned back and picked up speed to the tack shed. She wasn't done, but I had to get inside.

All around rock star!

Note to self: Don't trot with a camera hanging off the horn ... smacks you in the belly

October 11, 2012 - Rain

Major flooding/hail due to storm.  2 feet of water rushing through the yard.  Horses and goats ok, just soaked and muddy. 

October 10, 2012 - Morgan & Lightening

Rode Morgan very briefly. Fed her half of her food so she would eat quickly.  Rode around the yard just past twilight. Hard to see, so I didn't ask for much.  Rode between house and bushes and once around the yard.  Was windy with flashes of lightning, but she was a champ!

October 9, 2012 - Wasabi

Rode Wasabit for a quick 15 minutes or so.  Fed her first and then saddled up and did some exercises in the turn out to get her head in "work" mode.  Rode outside the arena and had no issues going down either driveway.  Let her have her head and she gave me a few crowhops when asked for a lope.  Realized I was sitting forward, which would throw her balance off.  Slight stopping issue (had to ask 3 times), but otherwise uneventful.

October 8, 2012 - Luppy escapes

Wanted to ride Morgan, but Luppy escaped.  *sigh*  Took me so long to find Luppy that the sun was setting.  Most of the horses loving the new hay - but not Majesty.

October 7, 2012 - Barrel Work

* switched to Chaffhaye *

Morgan and Mochie were in the turn out.  I figured I'd squeeze in a quick ride on Morg, so I started grooming her.  Mochie kept shoving Morg away so I groomed her as well.  I saddled Morg and played in the yard, in the street, and went out the driveway, down 2 properties before turning back and walking through the desert. 

Once back at our driveway, I ran her at the barrel and turned round it, then back down the driveway.  We did this three times before she got what I was asking for.  Figured we'd better be ready for a keyhole race if we are going to compete. :)

Had a great time.  She sweated a little bit, so I know she worked!

Untacked her and tacked up Mochie.  She was eager to go around the property and was rather bold stepping down the driveways.  Every time she was asked for a trot, she gave a crowhop before complying.  Dork.  Spent about 15 minutes playing before I untacked her.