finally a post!!!

Well I am finally posting again. We have been really busy with Gage, horse functions and normal Summer activities. I have been working Kizzy on a pretty regular schedule although here and there she does get breaks. I decided to hold off going to Leslie's barn because Kizzy is coming along really well and I want to save money to keep her in training for a bit longer this winter. We have continued our work on getting her used to saddle, bridle, boots etc... Although the girth is still our issue she is coming along well and the overgirth is nice and snug. A few more weeks of that and the saddle and girth should be no problem.

We are still working on her staying in her own space and off of me and she is getting more respectful. I realized the more confident and assertive I am while being kind and consistent makes her calmer and a better listener. She is really not doing as many foolish baby things as she was before and she seems to realize she is working and not just out to play. She is respecting my space and when she gets a reprimand for doing something really goofy she stops and moves on. I can see her changing and growing and it is a wonderful feeling.

I have decided to send her to Patricia Morissette-Ayers for backing and training. Patricia owns a small farm called Meadowhill and she is a wonderful rider with a great personality. She has 20+ years of riding experience, from breaking/starting green horses to competing. Her specialty is restarting OTTB's but she seems wonderful with all types I am really excited. She competes and is out there doing what I want to be doing and her greenies show her skill in training and riding. I am taking her there for February, March and April so we should be ready to have some fun next summer.

I am also taking lessons on Gail Elliott's great horse Linus over at Aspen farms. Cindi and I take a lesson every week with Chelsey and we have a blast. It is so good for me to be riding again and it will help to be in shape when Kizzy is ready to go.