Well, its time to get it together!

[skyhuntress]

So, good news, farrier came out and was a lot less concerned about Enrique's rotating feet than I was :P He shifted the angles of the feet a bit, and thinks that should help get things back on track. He wants to see him again in 4 weeks. We are going to try to hold off on shoes for a bit longer and see if this trim work might be enough

Comments

[thumpystowaway]

it's fun that there is a group of us vying for things like championships and USDF medals in dressage.

You've certainly got your work cut out for you with your busy schedule!!!

But I agree with you about the months your regular trainer is gone. Sounds like it will be good to work on equitation -- and longe lessons, and when your position is stronger, you'll be amazed that some of the issues you had in Enriques training before might not be as hard to fix because your position is better. Riding correctly (straight, balanced, etc.) usually produces a straighter, more correct moving horse.

[skyhuntress]

yesss...I'm going for my bronze medal this year. if i hadn't f*cked up at the regionals last year, I would have had it easily. so this year, its my goal (I think our bronze is a bit different then yours. You can get it from Training level to 2nd, Silver from 3rd-4th and Gold from PSG)

And yes, I agree totally. I know for a fact that he's really sensitive to my position; if I am hunching, he gets heavy on the forehand, so I wouldn't be surprised if I influence him negatively in other ways

[sheilers]

You are ambitious as always! I know I'd be burnt out.

I recommend the Edmonton Gold Rush show, however any show at Amberlea is usually good. The Gold Rush show just usually has good prizes and is really well ran. I've scribed at it in the past.

So, if you are willing to travel I recommend that one and then I could come watch :) Exactly what you need, haha.

I'm glad to see you are doing well! It's been forever since I've had time to come on LJ.

[skyhuntress]

well hello there! good to hear from you-how are you doing?

yes, I think I'll do the edmonton gold rush show for sure; its actually run by my friend's mother :) as for amberlea...I'm not a huge fan of them, but might do them if I need the scores!