Well with the weather change - from chilly to cold we now cannot ignore mother natures demands. BRRRRRRR. I had left the stall windows open all summer and cracked both front and rear sliders for evening air.... but no more. Two nights in a row there is banging in the barn - I know who - Charles - awakened by evening chilled air making sure misery enjoys his company. Last night more of the same at 1 a.m. except his pal Baby was more than willing to chime in with her grain bucket banging choir. Such darlings - I may never EVER get to hear the child cry for momma at wee hours of the morning - but is this not close enough? Well tonight I made sure they got thier fill of hay, put extra bedding down and closed the barn up tight - hopefully that will lull them thru the morning hours. Although the barn is at least 250 feet away - on a crisp cold night its like they are in the next room! Nobody was shivering this morning but they feel anxious - hence the frisky activities while trying to lounge Angel this evening. I dont make much of it, just try to keep him on task with consistency in asking and body language. I was able to work more at 1/2 seat and the burning thighs returned. I know its a good thing, but I have been cracking the whip on myself daily and I feel like I have been run over by a bus. Some day though ....it will pay off!
Today we introduced the 1/2 pass at the trot. Not as good as he is at the walk but it will come easily for him. Charles made sure to create chaos in the arena from the adjacent paddock. It was a good test for Angel to see if he can keep his mind on what we are working on. Charles, such a little helper :)
The sun barely warmed you while the slight cool breeze took it away, but at least the bugs have gone. Angel definately cannot concentrate if the bugs are attacking, so we will now make great strides this fall, and I look forward to yet another perfect day for riding!
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