tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post7204032704785669974..comments2023-08-03T04:01:42.288-04:00Comments on Dream Big: Weekend Riding Report + Horse Show PlansCodex Dressagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-28892177936228822472015-07-14T10:12:05.756-04:002015-07-14T10:12:05.756-04:00The hotel is only 10 min away... thanks for the of...The hotel is only 10 min away... thanks for the offer of your house though :)Codex Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-28536231617472004052015-07-14T10:01:42.371-04:002015-07-14T10:01:42.371-04:00I just counted money this morning, I can only affo...I just counted money this morning, I can only afford 1 day at Morven... So if I get my medal in August, I probably won't go. If I don't... well I hope you nail down a job and we can stable together for one day at least! It's an extra $200 between stabling, classes, and hotel (I nailed down an incredible rate on priceline for the night, $85, but that's still a lot!).<br /><br />I used baling twine last night as a grab strap. Mikey and I were both surprised by my not boucing around like a fool. I'm ordering one tomorrow on Prime Day! My trainer has sat an incredible number of horses in her 15 year career... and Mikey has the #1 spot as most difficult to sit, and it only gets worse with the extended gaits. When he's through it is easier, but I lose my seat in the lengthenings and I mess him up, then we're just a floppy inverted mess.<br /><br />I did 2-3 and 3-1 in one day at the end of last year, and it was a disaster. 3-1 was first, then 2-3, and Mikey got completely frustrated that I wouldn't let him change leads. He listened to my aids, but all was lost after that. He was an angry mess. I'd like my bronze, then I'll work both levels at the same time next year! This year I'm just going for, "Look Mikey! We're changing directions! Why not change your lead?" The step up from 2 to 3 isn't bad, but it's the stepping back down from 3 to 2 that gets me.Codex Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-72207059269260660552015-07-14T09:51:22.913-04:002015-07-14T09:51:22.913-04:00If I manage to nail down a job before the closing ...If I manage to nail down a job before the closing date, I might be joining you at the show at Morven! I think I've found a ride, at least... :)<br /><br />The grab strap on the front of my saddle has been a godsend for lengthened trot. So has getting Pig more relaxed and swinging through his back. When he's relaxed and swinging, I can sit it. When he isn't I have no hope!<br /><br />Going from 2nd to 3rd isn't so bad. Just make sure Mikey is listening to your counter canter aid, and you're good to go!Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-23232115702072378882015-07-13T23:12:04.884-04:002015-07-13T23:12:04.884-04:00It was! Poor Mikey, I told him he'd have today...It was! Poor Mikey, I told him he'd have today off, but the weather cooperated to use the arena so he had to work. Thanks for the well wishes, I think I'll need it! I'm going to be quite the busy bee the weekend of the schooling show... Braiding my trainer's 6 horses, Mikey and then anyone else who wants to pay me. Codex Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-89962467818002413062015-07-13T23:06:10.731-04:002015-07-13T23:06:10.731-04:00Good luck with getting your bronze! The schooling ...Good luck with getting your bronze! The schooling show sounds like it will be fun. That sure sounds like a good weekend of riding!Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16560432669562291616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-70009345216130885962015-07-13T17:47:06.915-04:002015-07-13T17:47:06.915-04:00Thanks for reading! There isn't too much to ca...Thanks for reading! There isn't too much to catch up on - I've only had the blog for a year or so! Codex Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-52436725007640019862015-07-13T16:39:42.106-04:002015-07-13T16:39:42.106-04:00just found your blog and am trying to get caught u...just found your blog and am trying to get caught up. very cool that you're so close to the last couple scores toward your bronze - good luck!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010353728052033100.post-44533365436627696362015-07-13T15:11:51.149-04:002015-07-13T15:11:51.149-04:00Why not come and post your super equestrian blog a...Why not come and post your super equestrian blog at Haynet for more to read and follow? Come and join us at www.hay-net.co.uk to meet more equestrian bloggers!Equine Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745158633433533850noreply@blogger.com