This afternoon Jasi and I took Daisy and Dewey to jump in the arena. We had a brief warmup and popped them over a few crossrails, then set up this little course. I went first with Dewey, who did great. I've got him in a hackamore with very little leverage, and he loves working in it and has good jump form without the bit. He's been working in the arena on the flat, over fences, and out in the back forty and has been moving nicely in all areas. The dogs are enjoying coaching, too.
Here is Dewey's video from his course:
Next Daisy took a turn at the course and she tucked those knees like a pro.
Here is Daisy's video:
Yesterday I rode Casper and ponied Dewey for our
long walk in the back, which was great fun for the horses... Both Raven
and the neighbor's horses were running around like idiots in their
pastures, so of course Casper and Dewey thought they should join in. It
took some work from me to convince them that we were out for a
civilized hack with the dogs, not a frolic with friends. Eventually
they settled down and just walked around on a loose rein and lead rope,
but it took a few laps around the perimeter! Each time we got near the
path back towards the barn both horses got a little over-eager, so then
I'd add on another lap. By the fourth time around both horses had given
up the shenanigans and walked sedately back to the barn. It's all time well spent, everyone can benefit from long walks in the back up and down hills. Butt muscles for everyone!
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