Grandpa and Me Driving!!!

Last week my grandparents came for a visit. I hooked Half Pint up to the cart on the very last day so that Grandpa could drive her. He is a natural at driving. Just took up the reins and started going!

Great job, Grandpa!




My turn!!!

Of course, I had to canter up the driveway!!

~CBL


HORSE OF THE WEEK



P.S. I hope to see you soon, grandpa!! Love you!!

Riding Rusty

Hello everybody!

 So, yesterday I rode Rusty. I had been riding him up until recently. He had been doing some training in the saddle and the trainer training him wanted no one (except for Mrs. June) to ride him. But now he can be ridden by me, so yesterday I hopped on his broad back (with Mrs. June's permission) to show my Grandparents (who are visiting from Florida) what "I do." Here are some pictures from yesterday's ride:

Groundwork first. It was really windy and a storm was moving in at the time, so I was a little nervous. Even at the young age of four, he still has/had a incredible temperament and did great!

Mrs. June fixing my legs. For many years I rode the wrong way until Mrs. June came along. I am still working on my legs being in proper placement!

talking to my grandparents and Mrs. June.

Walking....

....trotting.....

..and cantering!!!

I had a great time, Mrs. June. Thank you for allowing me to ride him!!

~CBL

Ground Driving Clinic

Please remember to not copy these pictures without my permission, unless they are members of CDS.

Hello! Today I became a member of CDS (Colorado Driving Society) and went to my first clinic. I brought Rosie, who is a good ground driver but has yet to accept the cart. Mrs.June (actually, Mr. Wendell) trailered Rosie, and then went back to get Rusty.  Thank you so much for dong that, Mrs. June (and Mr. Wendell)! I met many people and had so much fun!! I got lots of pictures......some good and some not-so-good. The outdoor arena had a great backdrop and many of the pictures taken out there were fantastic. Enjoy!

Rosie getting tied up. I put paint in her mane and tail, hooked her to a red,white, and blue lead rope, and red and blue leg wraps were used as a fun color theme.

Rusty. He is so stunning, isn't he?

 The horsey volunteer for the clinic was a Friesian!

The clinic was so interesting that the dogs even paid attention!

Brushing Rusty's coat.

After I finished grooming him. He is my favorite horse in the whole world, (not including my mini's).

We had "lessons" with three to four people in an arena at a time with Mr. Rob (the clinician) after lunch.

Me with Rosie. We were using the indoor area at the time.

Afterwards, the onlookers (other members who were waiting for their turn), asked me to show them Rosie's tricks.

Bowing!

The rest of the "lessons" were all done outside.

 Clydesdale.

 Rusty.

 Rusty.

Afterwards, I just went around taking pictures of horses.

........Look at this guy's eye! Half brown, half blue. 

The other side was just full blue.

Big and small.


All in all, I had an absolute blast (I love horses, and their people)! and I can't wait till another gathering of the club for some fun! I am so glad to be a member, and I know that I will learn so much from them.

Thanks everybody!

~CBL (Colorado Breyer Lover)