I have never met a horse with such an odd but amazing personality. I mean, one, he likes to eat snow. If I put in in a pile he will eat it. Whats with him and snow? lol Second, he needs to get motivated for working. Once I get him moving he is like, 'oh this isn't so bad, I love it' and he will give it his best. Also, he doesn't like going in trailers, only if he sees food. But even then, he doesn't stay in.
I have never met a horse like this, but I must say, he has the smoothest canter EVER! I discovered, if I work him on a loose rein when warming up, he will collect better and listen better. Including he loves open fields, way better in them then a small arena. And I think Stanley and me have reached a mutual ground. If I stop working him with trailers, he works better on groundwork. But this would be a problem in the long run, first show is in April, and if Stanley can't load in the trailer, then I can't go to the show, then I would be very sad... :( I wouldn't have a chance to try my new saddle.
But, never fail, I will get Stanley in the trailer, food or no food. Don't worry, I will be gentle. Maybe issue a challenge out to professional horse trainers, if you can get Stanley in the trailer, then you would be amazing! lol He is my best friend and a loyal guy. He will listen and not interrupt, he makes my dull day bright and my attitude better. I love Stanley!!!! :D
Did I tell you guys my first show is in April. Yes, I can't wait. I have contacted my amazing trainer and starting up lessons again in a few weeks. Excited. As I told you, 2'3 is what we will be showing this year, maybe a little bit higher, but for not 2'3. And I am not complaining, I would rather get my form down really REALLY good, then be jumping high. I hate to admit it, I'm sorta scared of jumping height just because I have a bad memories of my last time I did a show a few years ago. So I need to work pass that to get even better.
Oh, my birthday is coming up. March 19th! I'm so excited, I wonder what I"m gonna get for it....um...I guess I can show you my wish list of what I want!
http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3QX4IM69RZY36/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_o
Tehe. Gotta get a matching bridle for my saddle!Also new paddock boots, anyone have any suggestions? for the boots I mean? I really like the Ariats, but they are expensive...any other good choice? lol Also I think I'll take pics of the barn tomorrow so you guys can see where I ride at and where Stanley lives! I'll also make it really really pretty and clean to make it look good for you guys. I'll show you the arena, the barn, the field, stalls, tackroom etc. I really like the barn, its awesome but I wish we had built in heaters in the roof so heat emits down.
Oh, also with this season, Stanley is shedding like crazy!!! Its to early to shed! Its not even March, just February. Wait, its February? that means *counts on fingers* in like 3 months I have my first show!!!! EKKKKK!!! SO CLOSE! Can't wait!
Running out of things to say...but...
"May the odds be ever in your favor."
