Sunday, March 20, 2011

Spring Has Sprung and Hope is High

Hi blog-land. Just wanted to pop in and share with you the photos from our rid eon Saturday. It was 80 degrees and sunny with a light breeze. It was beautiful and a great day to spend time with my Gran-Man. I rode (and had the ring to myself!) then gave Granite a much needed bath before grazing him by the pond while cleaning my tack. Daphne and TK were obviously there to complete our happy little family on this beautiful first spring weekend. 

Granite was pretty good. Fairly soft and responsive. We've been trying to school over little fences more often and Granite really seems to enjoy himself. After reviewing the pics it becomes glaringly obvious that I haven't jumped with any consistency in about 7 years (wow, I'm old) and that Granite really has a lot of work to do to learn where is feet are and where they need to be in order to safely and efficiently clear fences. It will all come in time-- baby steps for now. 

Unfortunately, the big let down was that we were unable to attend the Hunter Pace today. I had the stomach flu and was out of work Mon-Wed and apparently a variation of the same streamed through the barn. The barn manager and her entire family got sick and were unable to go. Dianne had filled her trailer, so I didn't get the opportunity to take Granite out, but the Hunter Pace season is a long one and we will have plenty of opportunities in the future. If nothing else, Jen promised she would save a spot for me and come out of her way to make sure I can ride in the Hunter Pace on my 25th birthday next month (I think thats all I want... that and some tall boots of course). 

Well, its back to NCAA basketball watching for me... enjoy some pictures TK took on Saturday of our schooling. Granite is looking pretty good. I have to say I am impressed with all of his progress these last couple of months. I'm so ready for spring and all its promise!







13 comments:

  1. Love that saddle pad. That is all.

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  2. Wow, that is one good lookin' horse you got there lady!

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  3. 80 degrees! It's hard to imagine - still chilly here. Nice pics of you and Granite. Hope you get over your bug soon.

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  4. 80 degrees? I am making a jealous frowny face. That is spring.

    So glad you guys are doing well!

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  5. Girl I feel ya on this beautiful weather. We got up to 87 this weekend- almost TOO hot!! My ponies were sweating in the field.
    Granite looks amazing! And together yall look like an awesome team!! I am SO happy for you that you get to ride so much and this new job allows you to take lessons when you want. I wish you had gotton some pictures of the happy family by the pond. Sounds cute :)

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  6. he looks really super duper cute, it was raining ridiculously yesterday. looks like summer has left new zealand to make it's way to you guys :(

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  7. 80? I dont even remember what that feels like.
    Yeaaa on the jumps!! Looking good duo!

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  8. Thanks everybody! I'm a lucky girl... btw-- below freezing during the nights this weekend, so don't be too jealous!

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  9. Granite looks great, and I LOVE that color blue on him

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  10. I hope all is well with you. I miss reading about you guys!

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