Cooler weather

I always have the best of intentions when it comes to keeping up with this but alas and alack life gets in the way. Nothing truly earth shattering to mention regarding D. He is happy and healthy and navigating poles pretty well. Today was not a great day, he was hitting them, etc... but in general his feet look for them and he navigates really well.

Last Monday in our lesson, Kim had us do two sets in a row. He did great, totally up for it. He does have trouble though getting over more than one pole, he doesn't lift wide enough and ends up in between them. Not sure if that's something I'll keep fighting with him.

We've been riding with a good bit of activity around us in and out of the ring and he has handled himself pretty well.

We have not cantered in a long time, my choice, not sure why I've made this choice and if its good or not. He canters a lot on the longe line but its also where he leans in the most. I guess the majority of the reason we don't do it is my apprehension which I probably need to get over. He nearly tipped over last week when he decided to run the show, got his attention quite quickly. :)

In other news he has a new pasture neighbor, Julian. They seem to be quite the buddies. :)