Planning ... always planning

A comfortable winter's day in the 30s. I got to the barn the same time Leevi's new mother arrived. She had time with Leevi and took a lesson so she could get to know him better. While I did not stay in the ring long, I did see how well she rode my big handsome boy. They really will make a lovely team. His ears were flopping and she was smiling from ear to ear. We planned for next week when he will depart. My heart is already heavy. I will need to put it out of my mind until the day comes.

Blu and I had a good time together. He has so much to teach me like keeping my seat still. If I push too hard with my seat he scoots onto his forehand or if I lean into one seat bone or the other he swaps his leads. Breaking old habits can be very hard but I believe you can teach an old dog new tricks. He is a very patient boy. I will have to continue with the bribes of peppermints and carrots.

We have to do a second level test next season... Shall we go with the test that has the canter serpentine? It may be our best bet at a good score. Time to start planning.