RuthnMeg
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Well, before I hurt myself last night, I spent some time yesterday with Penny, my New Forest yearling filly. I try to take her out for 2 or 3 walks a week, she is good to catch, and not bad to lead either. I can pick up all feet, and groom her all over with no fuss. She is learning to tie up on her own now, and doesn't mind sun cream on her nose either. Last week we did trailer loading practice, and she was a total pro, didn't bat an eyelid.
So yesterday was much the same sort of thing. Catch her on her own, and lead her in on her own. On the way in, we have to contend with 4-6 big horses that come to say hi over the fence, sometimes their enthusiasum (sp) is a bit much for Pen, but we manage and show a very nice 'Passáge' in the process!! We also have to contend with a large pile of sheep fleece, which has annoyingly been left in the middle of the track. It resembles an odd large melted snowman! So, after a brief look, and realising I am standing on it, Penny calmly walks over it. I love the way she trusts me, gives me a nice warm fuzzy feeling!!
We came across several large puddles, so walked through them too. The only thing that spoiled it ever so slightly, was her tail carriage during her 'Passáge' moments. I really am not too sure if a judge would appriciate a new forest pony, trying to resemble a pikanease (very bad spelling!?) Her tail up high, and draped over her back. She has no dignity for her girly bits!!
I thought I'd also take her into the arena for the first time, walk her around and then try a trot in prep for our few shows I am planning on this summer. We found a few obstacles, and Penny wasn't bothered in the slightest. My mum took a few photos, and I hope this link works as photobucket is doing me no favours at the mo!
What do you think? I hope Penny will be a good PC pony one day, so far she has exceeded my expectations.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150283951797565.380933.557257564&l=3b389ece65
So yesterday was much the same sort of thing. Catch her on her own, and lead her in on her own. On the way in, we have to contend with 4-6 big horses that come to say hi over the fence, sometimes their enthusiasum (sp) is a bit much for Pen, but we manage and show a very nice 'Passáge' in the process!! We also have to contend with a large pile of sheep fleece, which has annoyingly been left in the middle of the track. It resembles an odd large melted snowman! So, after a brief look, and realising I am standing on it, Penny calmly walks over it. I love the way she trusts me, gives me a nice warm fuzzy feeling!!
We came across several large puddles, so walked through them too. The only thing that spoiled it ever so slightly, was her tail carriage during her 'Passáge' moments. I really am not too sure if a judge would appriciate a new forest pony, trying to resemble a pikanease (very bad spelling!?) Her tail up high, and draped over her back. She has no dignity for her girly bits!!
I thought I'd also take her into the arena for the first time, walk her around and then try a trot in prep for our few shows I am planning on this summer. We found a few obstacles, and Penny wasn't bothered in the slightest. My mum took a few photos, and I hope this link works as photobucket is doing me no favours at the mo!
What do you think? I hope Penny will be a good PC pony one day, so far she has exceeded my expectations.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150283951797565.380933.557257564&l=3b389ece65
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