Canter, Please Go Canter

I don't have much time to write because I have to dash off to work all night, but I had to share that I rode today. No one was at the barn and I really got to concentrate on working with Granite. I wore my tall boots for the 3rd time and they have finally stretched enough that they are comfortable! Granite was so very good. We worked on transitions. His walk-to-trot transition is pretty bad. It takes us 10-15 steps before he figures out what I want most times. He ends up going slower and stopping. I think its mainly a communication issue. I must not be asking as clearly as Becky does. She is out of town for the weekend, but I'm going to ask her about it.
The big news of our ride is that I cantered for the first time. Granite has such a huge stride. I swear we got around the big arena in four strides :) Its not the flattest kneed canter in the world but it is very much a ground covering rocking horse canter. I was grinning ear-to-ear and wishing someone were there to document it for me.
My new camera DID come in this week however and I took some photos for you!!!
ENJOY :)
I work 6 hours tonight and 12 tomorrow then leave for NYC on Thursday, so I may be scarce, but I won't forget about ya'll :) (I also forsee myself quitting that horrible job soon, broke or not-- Its not worth it and I will figure something else out).

Fresh out of the pasture

Time to Go!

Bath Time!

Mom, Must you hose off my face too??

Best Barn Mutt Ever!