Worked on transitions, A lot on the right lead. Also worked on getting the outside shoulder under himself. Also worked over ground poles on going straight and steady gaits

Rode. Worked on not popping outside shoulder out. Also worked on transitions, moving off leg and softening through poll and jaw.

Had appointment with Trish Sheils, the equine massage/chiropractor. He will have a couple days off, but is doing well.

Worked under saddle on steady gaits, bending, figures and transitions.

Worked on transitions and steady gaits

Worked a lot on halting/standing (not backing up or ignoring) Also worked again with other horses in arena. She is getting better everyday.

Worked on relaxing and paying attention, even with two or three other horses in the arena. It was hard for her, but she got through it and figured out she needs to pay attention and do what is asked of her. We worked on transitions, promptness, steady gaits, paying attention and halt/STANDING

Worked in harness on transitions, changing directions, moving forward and halting (without moving backwards)

Competed in the 2010 Snowdrift 2 Arena Diving Trail. Very good girl. Scored a 45 in dressage (prelim test 6), out of two cones runs, went double clear and clear with 1.35 time penalties (course was very tight) And an overall score of17.35 for the four hazards. With an overall score of 63.70. She and I had a very good, fun day.

Worked on centerline, transitions, bending, stretching and rounding. Also worked on steady gaits.

Worked on rounding, transitions, corners, bending and square halts. Very good girl

Worked on steady gaits, right and left canter leads and not running through outside shoulder.

Worked on steady gaits, slowing walk, trot and canter. Also worked on transitions

Worked on transitions and getting her to round while stretching her neck out.

fit a harness to her and started getting her used to nose pressure (before bit) and also getting used to the lines and things dragging behind and beside her. Also getting her used to the breeching and breast collar. At first she was less than thrilled, she bucked and scooted along, but she quickly settled down and went back to what she was taught. We worked on paying attention with all this extra stuff touching her and following her, also worked on transitions and starting working on turning left and right off of nose pressure and rein pressure.

Izzy is a three year old Connemara mare owned by Deborah Clinch of Colo, Iowa.  Deb wants Izzy to learn some manners among other horses and humans and get her started on ground work.  Izzy’s Training Logs

Headed down to Witchita to drive Hardy at the 2010 Kansas Equifest.  A mare in heat and another stallion in the arena was a tough call for his first show but he did very well.

Jada and Arlene waiting to go into the Arena

Plus as we were part of the Connemara delegation we got to see some fine Irish Music