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Horses, Say Sarah Sandy: "Berry"
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June 9, 2015

Good Girl, Berry!

Substantially shorter post than usual, but I suppose I have less to complain about when everything goes well!

It was raining most of last week, which means I barely got to ride. On Sunday, I took Berry to a ring to school her. The same barn that did my rating also allows OPRC members to school in their ring for a small fee. Schooling in a ring is preferred greatly to schooling in a field.

Berry was very excited when we first arrived, and even honked a little at the new site. But I walked her around quite a bit in hand before getting on in the indoor.

And then she was… fine. Sure, she was a little quick at time, and a little spooky at other times, but overall, she was really good. She was bending, and responded well to my half halts. She did have a few moments where she curled behind the bit. That is still a work in progress.

Looking rather pleased with herself.

Looking rather pleased with herself, and only minimally concerned.

Overall, it feels like such a leap forward that I didn’t have 40 minutes of crazy before the calm. Only 10-15 minutes of crazy, and that was mostly on the ground.

My lesson is today, and I’m really hoping it will go as well as Sunday went!

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  • hellomylivia
    June 9, 2015

    Good baby! I’m feeling really good about your lesson. I just know it.

    Reply
    • Courtney
      hellomylivia
      June 10, 2015

      Your good feelings worked. It was AH-MAZ-ING!

      Reply
      • hellomylivia
        Courtney
        June 10, 2015

        Woohoo I knew it!!! Can’t wait to hear about it

        Reply
  • emma
    June 9, 2015

    what a good girl! i love a horse that can mostly settle into new surroundings with minimal drama!

    Reply
    • Courtney
      emma
      June 10, 2015

      It was such a relief!

      Reply
  • Evee, or, When It Isn’t the Right Horse | Vintage Virginia
    August 21, 2015

    […] I didn’t go to the barn for the rest of the summer except to drop off my check. I didn’t think I could sell her, I didn’t want to make her someone else’s problem. I decided I was tired of paying board for her, so I decided to take her home. But I didn’t want her to be alone, I would find her a buddy. That’s when I got my sweet little angel, Berry. […]

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