Wouldn't that be a dream? Too much time in the saddle so not enough time to wax poetic? I wish this was the case. The truth is that I continue to ride as work allows and that is usually a 4 day per week minimum. My riding has definitely improved and the magnificent Blu just becomes more magnificent.
We started on our next phase -- horse shows. We went to our first this beautiful sunny hot and humid Memorial Day weekend. He was just the best show pony anyone could ask for. The day started perfectly when I walked into the barn in the morning and he did not have a manure stain on him!!! He stood patiently while I braided him and they came out perfectly. He loaded like it was yesterday that he stepped on the trailer. He was quiet in the trailer for the 1.5 hour ride and then stood patiently while we got set up. Off he came without a snort or a whinny. Blu had arrived and he was ready to show!
Second level test three was made for him. He did flawless simple lead changes and his counter canter was perfection. He did not rush and if I could learn to ride a bit more forward we would knock the ball out of the park. Why is it that I ride like a girl gone wild at home but can not replicate that in front of a judge? Frustrating indeed but maybe with time I will give that bit of nonsense up. The show nerves I have exhibited in the past were far better than I expected -- all due to the marvel of Blu. He never put a foot wrong -- even when the wind was gusting and the low bushes by the ring were being tossed around, he went about his job taking care of me. He is the $50 million horse!
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