Right after my last post, our horse got switched back into the big pasture with shade. Nemo is still glued to Koda. It turns out shade isn't the only reason he follows him, instead it appears to be more of a comfort thing. Nemo doesn't follow Cierra around, just Koda. He has big lush Fabio like hair to hide under, and they've been together since birth. It is so uncharacteristic of Nemo (an alpha horse) makes me sad. In part his change in demeanor is the meds he is on. First one, then another, now two, higher doses, smaller doses - doesn't matter. None of it works. He is miserable. I can't wait for him to feel better.
The show season will also soon be behind us. One more show to go...Brad plans to compete in Ranch Trail for the first time, and also Ranch Pleasure and Conformation. It's a bigger show then the others, and I hope for Cierra's sake he finds a way to not be so nervous on day one. He is the only one who can.
My rides on Koda continue going well, and ever changing. He has switched back to favoring his right lead. Go figure. Darn counter canter really messed us up! We stopped working on that right after we barely started, guess
Among other things, we continue working on extended trot, two tracking and always soft releases & asks. I recently (re) started getting him to move his front half over. Turns on the haunches have always been my demise, and what happened to his side pass? In particular to the left...it's all good fun and Koda is being a really really good boy and putting up with me.
We haven't made any more progress with our land, other then checking on things...
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| securing the tarp |
...and watching the alfalfa grow and grow, and grow. Sigh. We have had SO much rain this year! Much to Brad's dismay, we will have to cut a healthy looking fourth crop...and find a place to store it. The good third (first for grass) crop is in our neighbors barn, the stuff under the tarp got rained on while we were stacking. Not ideal, but most is okay. We won't have to cut grass again this year, the alfalfa on the other hand...
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| good problem to have? |
Our gardens at home are weeds this year, I mean weird this year. Impossible to keep up with! We've enjoyed fresh veggies regardless. These Carmen Red Peppers are our favorite...
Other then that my life this summer has gone to the (grand) dogs. Thank goodness they eventually wear out...
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| 10 weeks old vs 3 years old |
We have some fun stuff planned for this Fall, horse and non-horse! It's hard to wait, but makes for good anticipation. Everyone will agree, Fall will be a nice change. Until next time, be well my friends!
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You've been busy. Hope the show goes well for Brad and Cierra. I used to get nervous in the beginning but then adopted a "who cares" attitude and it helped. I tried to view it as a way to see where we were in our training and what we needed to work on. Never cared about the ribbons or placings.
Allergies are the worst and I can't wait for the Fall. I'm not a summer person and can't wait for cooler weather.
Your pups are adorable. Having a little one is a lot of work but a lot of fun too. Although, I wish my 6 month old Aussie would start calming down soon.
Have fun riding Koda he sounds like he's doing really well and you are too.
Oh, I do feel sorry for Nemo and his allergies (and you) - major drag! Hoping the change of seasons helps with that. The dogs are adorable! Lots of fun, and lots of headaches. :)
Wish we had some of your alfalfa. Our hay guy will get a 4th cut too. We usually prefer a ton of 4th because it's less stemmy and our old pair, Shad and Kadie love it!
Take care, and it was good to hear from you again.
fingers crossed for Brad and Cierra!
Summer just flew by, i didn't get a lot done this year except for finding the right horse and a trip to Calgary for the Stampede. Fall works better for me. I have more energy in the cool air.
Poor Nemo, hope his allergies abate soon.
Good luck to Brad on his upcoming shows!
Poor Nemo! I hope he is feeling better soon!! I've talked to so many people this year that have commented on how well things are growing! I suppose all the wetness has been good for something. I'm ready for fall though as the humidity has me burned out on summer...
Poor Nemo! I hope he is feeling better soon!! I've talked to so many people this year that have commented on how well things are growing! I suppose all the wetness has been good for something. I'm ready for fall though as the humidity has me burned out on summer...
oh my! we have had rain too! frustrating to get the hay up! But 4 cuts! Amazing
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