I think I start a lot of posts with that...oops! I'm just so proud of him.
I was realizing this week that Luke and I are really starting to develop a close bond. I'll never have the bond with him that I have with Jodi but it's pretty darn close. Seeing him more has helped I think.
I rode again on Saturday and he was wonderful. He might be getting a little overwhelmed with jumping lines, or maybe I didn't have the striding set up quite right, because we knocked some down. Or maybe he's just realizing that PVC poles don't hurt at all.
I rode him in a Herm Sprenger bit and he went fabulously. Now I need to save my money for one! He really liked it, and wasn't fussy in the bridle at all. We did lots of trotting, and did some canter transitions. He consistently picked up the right lead for me, which is usually his difficult one. Yay! Maybe training level dressage is in the near future!
My life is so crazy right now, and I have no idea why. I'm just overwhelmed, and trying to figure out how to fit in riding more than 3x a week. I'll get to ride tomorrow though, so that will be nice!
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About Luke & Jodi
Jodi:
Registered Name: Dial Jet Jodi
Age: 25
Color: Red Roan/Sorrel
Breed: Quarter Horse
Jodi was my first horse. My sister & I bought him when I was almost 15, and he's stuck around. He was the first horse I ever showed, the first horse I ever fell off of, and the horse that taught me how to ride. He's my best friend and I'd be lost without him. He loves to drink Coke from the bottle, but won't touch Pepsi. He loves skittles and peppermints. He's a little bit loopy, but he's special, and I love him for it.
Luke:
JC Name: Here Comes Luther
Age: 8
Color: Dark Bay
Breed: Thoroughbred
Luke was born in Ohio and purchased as a weanling by someone who took him to Texas. He raced as a 4 year old in Texas, and came back to Ohio his 5 year old year. He ran for most of his 5 year old year before they decided he didn't want to be a racehorse. He ran 14 times and never hit the board. His last race was September 11, 2006, and I bought him on October 6, 2006. He came home a week later, and we began the process of getting to know each other. He was my first OTTB, and he has taught me so much. Our eventual goal is eventing...we're finally on our way!
Registered Name: Dial Jet Jodi
Age: 25
Color: Red Roan/Sorrel
Breed: Quarter Horse
Jodi was my first horse. My sister & I bought him when I was almost 15, and he's stuck around. He was the first horse I ever showed, the first horse I ever fell off of, and the horse that taught me how to ride. He's my best friend and I'd be lost without him. He loves to drink Coke from the bottle, but won't touch Pepsi. He loves skittles and peppermints. He's a little bit loopy, but he's special, and I love him for it.
Luke:
JC Name: Here Comes Luther
Age: 8
Color: Dark Bay
Breed: Thoroughbred
Luke was born in Ohio and purchased as a weanling by someone who took him to Texas. He raced as a 4 year old in Texas, and came back to Ohio his 5 year old year. He ran for most of his 5 year old year before they decided he didn't want to be a racehorse. He ran 14 times and never hit the board. His last race was September 11, 2006, and I bought him on October 6, 2006. He came home a week later, and we began the process of getting to know each other. He was my first OTTB, and he has taught me so much. Our eventual goal is eventing...we're finally on our way!
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