Tuesday, 22 September 2009

Beautiful Day, Great for Hacking

It's been a beautiful day today and this morning after spending some time in the stable grooming and massaging Anky, we rode out. Just a short ride as it's a couple of weeks since we last rode. The treeless saddle(here)that I've just bought still felt quite wide, but after a few minutes I settled into it and I have to say it's growing on me. Anky felt fine and at one point going through the wood she became very alert, but stayed forward and she felt pretty good. The dentist confirmed that her teeth are fine and she is starting to feel very soft in her mouth and she's much more relaxed through her body.
Before putting them all in the field I spent some time in the stable with Bonbon, just a few minutes of the same work as yesterday plus a little backing up from the voice. She's our little girl and we love her, but I also really like her personality and her willingness to participate.
A good morning, followed by an enjoyable afternoon playing sax and piano and chatting with a friend over a bottle of wine.

Remy and Bonbon in the field this morning.

5 comments:

Claire said...

the more she does, the better she'll be!

how's corky, BTB?

Di said...

I hope so Claire. Corky seems fine, the swelling on her croup has almost gone. To me she still seems a little unlevel from behind, but it may just be muscle loss, she's moving ok. We'll have to see how she goes.

trudi said...

the girls are doing grand by the sound of things!

Cabruze said...

Thought I added a comment yesterday! But I'll say it again! They look wonderful!!

Di said...

Welcome Cabruze, and thank you.