Hi Horse Pals ~
Today we had a barn birthday party for our friends, Samuel and Kelliann. We had a balloon toss with super big balloons and Avery and Isabelle were the water balloon champions. Samuel's sister, Gretchen made the most adorable horse cupcakes with a horse head and tail .... not only were they cute, they were delicious. Birthdays at the barn are always so much fun!
I had a great ride today with Dandy ... we did serpentines and circles changing our gaits from trot to canter throughout the figures. She felt great!
Avery had an excellent ride today, too - she worked on the canter with no stirrups and only one hand which really worked her balance. She did a lot of work with no stirrups, including posting trot. She had a great workout!
Have a great week around the barn!
@raya
Thanks for the yummy cupcakes, Gretchen!
Wow, you're always having fun at that barn, its good to see everyone having such a good time. My eye was centered on those cupcakes though.........Congratulations to Avery and Isabelle, the champions.
Posted by: rebecca | October 05, 2008 at 10:56 PM
Araya,
You were in the holiday issue of YR and had a big part. Your picture was huge with a holiday list 08 on it. So cool! I know that feeling, I love it too! It's also the best when Marci's musceles gather up right before you jump and then you are over the jump! it's the best in the world.!!!!!!!!
Your horsepal,
CL@IRE
Posted by: Claire | October 03, 2008 at 05:09 PM
Hi Cl@ire ~
I love that feeling when I'm one with the horse and I feel like I could canter forever! Avery is starting to really enjoy that feeling, too!
We had a TON of fun at the birthday party - of course, the water balloons were a highlight! And did you see the cute cupcakes? I think Gretchen could make those for kids' parties - they were cute and delish!
I didn't know I was in Young Rider again - which issue? I'm glad I have you to keep me posted.
Hey, have you heard of the Bella Sara website and trading cards? I just got my first package of trading cards and I LOVE the website ... each of the horses has their own special saying and I love them all.
Have a great riding week and send us some new photos when you get a chance ... you haven't sent one of Pluto yet!
Your horse pal,
@raya
Posted by: Araya | October 02, 2008 at 04:36 PM
Araya,
I had a great ride tuesday! Marci cantered 3 laps non- stop at the beginning, and then we went over some exes. Thr panel jump was a ton of fun! I did it a lot at horse camp! We are going to go in a few days and I'm going to do the triple jump again! Well, I have to go. Nice talking to you! I hope you had fun at the party! I saw your picture in YR, CUTE!
Your horsepal,
claire
Posted by: Claire | October 02, 2008 at 03:03 PM