Broad and Reel

It's November and I've had Grayson for 6 months...I've had my very own horse for 6 whole months. We've both grown a lot in that time...he has taught me to be patient and just freakin' relax; he's learned (learning) to trust me and to pick up his feet when I ask him.

Our training was going really well under a couple weeks ago when the time changed...booo! I still haven't figured out to handle the situation. I've pondered getting up early and working him before work but that's my workout time and it's pretty important for my sanity. I guess I'll just have to work him in the dark with a head lamp. He'll be a good boy as long as I let him get his boogers out.

My friend Jo and I finally found a great place to ride with plenty of room to explore. Part of the property belongs to a nearby housing development that has been cleared (years ago) but hasn't been developed. I feel like our riding opportunities are endless...especially because the housing plan links us to other awesome riding properties. We've been out three times now and Grayson is just an angel. I'm floored that he is just four years old! He's calm, listens to me and is even going through water (up to his belly)! I actually got him in a canter for the first time the other day...he's like a rocking horse :)

I could not of asked for a better pony.

I plan to start showing him this spring…I think show season starts in March. I’ll enter him in some baby green classes (he’ll be compared to other inexperienced show horses) as well as a halter class. I’ve never done halter so it will be an experience for me too! Halter is basically like showing a dog. I’ll probably enter him in the most colorful halter class. I’m excited to have a goal for us!

Below are some recent pictures of my buddy. You'll notice he's much darker...that's his winter coat.