Settling in and figuring things out

Blu was so very good again last night. When I arrived he had his plaid turnout sheet on and the outside of it was wet from the light rain we had yesterday. They turn out in light rain and Blu was not worse for the wear. As a matter of fact he looked quite content munching on his second cut hay and dipping in his automatic waterer. I will have to get him a second turnout sheet so one can dry in the hay loft while the other is being worn.

We had a great ride. More ooohhhs and aaahhhs from fellow boarders. He felt really good after I lunged him lightly. He looked funky to start on the lunge line but I could see him relax over his top line and then I knew it is time to move to the next gait. When I got on him he felt terrific. We did lots of transitions, some lateral work and plenty of canter. His right lead canter felt really good. He was not leaning in. We worked the entire arena. We did some mini trot lengthenings on a short diagonal since I felt him on my seat. They were pretty good and I sat them without difficulty.

There were people coming and going with their horses, lessons and of course lots of people watching. He never looked twice at anything and just kept in the groove. He is the best. Hopefully the footing outside will dry out by the time I get there and we will be able to work outside. I am thinking a short hack might be in store.