Hi Horse Pals,
As you know, when I first started riding Dandy last year she was a green horse and had never jumped. I have spent the past 10 months teaching Dandy to jump. It has taken a lot of patience and dedication on the part of my trainer Lisa and I and Dandy, of course. All of the work has gotten her in good shape and in the past few weeks, we have all noticed how she has finally got her jumping rhythm! It has been so fun to jump with her! She is now doing long courses with 10 or more jumps and is balanced and beautiful over the jumps. She is coming off on the right leads and I have been able to control her rhythm with varying stride counts.
Congratulations, Dandy on all of your hard work ... it is paying off! I love you lots!
We would love to hear about your horse adventures! Send us photos and your story of things you've accomplished with your horse and we'll post it to share with all of our Horse Pals. Also, if you subscribe to our blog, you'll keep up to date with the goings on around the stable.
Happy riding,
@raya
Love it!It is awesome ican't believe you did that!!!!!!!
Posted by: Sara | January 27, 2011 at 12:13 PM
This week Avery rode Dandy-Lion and they both did great! They worked on flat work and Dandy did great!!! Avery always loves riding Dandy! Hope to hear from you all soon,
Araya
Posted by: Araya | February 15, 2010 at 12:39 PM
WOW!!! You must of trained Dandy well!! I like animals too.
Thanks for the comment on my blog.
Amiri
Posted by: Amiri | April 01, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Hi I don't have a horse but I want one I love horse's and I like your blog
Posted by: Vienna | March 27, 2009 at 08:15 PM
Great post Araya. I chose it for the homeschooled kids carnival - the March edition is now up at http://www.homeschooling-ideas.com/homeschooled-kids-blog-carnival-6.html
Hope you like it.
Julie.
Posted by: Julie | March 27, 2009 at 08:32 AM
Hi Araya & Dandy,
How AWESOME!!!!! Araya, you are a great rider and animal lover!!!!! We are all so proud of your accomplishments! We LOVE the pics, will send them on to Kyla & Jake, they will enjoy them also.Keep up the great work!!! (Please give Avey a HUG & Kiss for us too) Love Auntie Donna
Posted by: Donna | March 25, 2009 at 07:49 PM
Hi Emmi ~
Thanks!! I'll let Dandy know! I would love to hear more about you. Would you like to join our Horse Pals Club and send us a photo and story about you and your horse adventures? Avery and I would like that.
Happy trails,
Your Horse Pal,
@raya
Posted by: Araya | March 23, 2009 at 05:03 PM
Wow, he is looking great! You are doing a great job too!
Posted by: Emmi | March 22, 2009 at 04:04 PM