New Things

So here I go again, I'm moving Chiclet to a new place in Little Compton closer to were I'm going to be working so life will be a little easier. The new barn is just a private farm with 2 mares. The lady (Kate) that owns it is very nice and it's in need of some love and fixing up a bit but it will work until a spot in portsmouth open.


Today played at liberty and it was very interesting. The grass is very green along the ring and it's so tempting for Chiclet. I let him eat for a while then tried to draw him by walking up behind him and tagging him on the butt. That was pretty good he followed me and played stick to me and yo yo from zone 5 that was fun. Then I pushed just a little to much and he said I'm going for the grass. Ok I just went to tag him on the butt again and he put his butt in the corner of the ring and there was no way I could get him. The look on his face was awesome! He backed himself up a good 10 feet to put himself just so I couldn't get him. He is so funny I finally got him back and tried figure 8 no not into that he just wanted to kick the barrel around so I set up a jump and he played the stop and put his foot on the barrel game then he jumped it but he had a punky look and bucked while he jumped it. He makes me laugh!

Life is good!

Had a great day with Chiclet today. It was very warm today 77 so Chiclet was not really into moving his feet. Only spent 10 minutes online got on and walked for a long time did lots of leg yields his hind end was lagging a bit. Trot was ok took forever for the stretch to happen. Canter is something that I need to learn how to ride. Chiclet is very much in front of my leg and I'm not sure how to ride this yet. I did transition in the question box trot to canter going to the left I got this amazing stretch for 3 strides and stopped and gave him almost all the cookies in my pocket. I love that feeling of the back coming up and the whole body relaxed it was only 3 strides but it was awesome. Canter going to the right I felt like he just wants to run I got him to stretch however I didn't get the same feeling as going to the left. I ended with the best grass and a walk around the field across the street. Back at the barn Chiclet got a well needed bubble bath all the winter dirt washed away yay!

Distractions

Today I decided that I rush around to much and get distracted to easy with other things then my time with Chiclet is cut short. Went to the barn today put my headphones on did my chores didn't talk to anyone. Spent a hour and half playing riding grooming iPod blasted even sang to Chicle while we walked around the field.

Worst time ever

Hhhhhmmmm where do I start....well first off went to the Parelli tour stop in PA a few weeks ago. So much fun loved every munite of it. Lots of info all at once was a little hard to take. It was a wonderful show and it was great seeing all the Parelli crew with the new stuff they are playing with.

Have been playing with Chiclet online a lot just testing some of the stuff I saw in PA. I rode yesterday everything was pretty much ok. Today however was the worst ride I've had in I can't even remember when. Grazed Chiclet across the street for a hour before I rode. Tacked up all good put the girth up in the ring and as soon as I let go of the girth he took off squeezing at a full out gallop. Ok sent him even more then he wanted to go. Went the other way same thing. I played on line for a good 45 mins before I felt he was ready. Got on and crap he was just so bracie it took my whole ride just to get him to focus and relaxe. I got a nice trot both ways and just stopped and went for some grass. I felt like what happened to my horse where is he. I hate this feeling and tomorrow is another day and I'm hopping for a better day with Mr Chicle.