2012 February | Cowgirl Spirit Rescue Drill Team

Pony Boot Camp Updates

Cricket had an exciting week. She’s getting in shape quickly and has started her canter and lateral movement. On Wednesday we had a dressage lesson and our trainer was floored at the progress made. We focused on slowing down the trot and rebalancing. This week if the weather cooperates Cricket and I will go out for a nice run on the track.

Rainier has had a much slower start, but things are picking up the pace with him too. He too has been getting longed regularly and ridden a couple times too. We’re trying to work on some balance and softness issues on the ground first so that they will translate under saddle. He’s been a really good boy and tries hard. Progress comes in smaller bites but slow and steady is winning the race.

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Mid- February Training Updates

Hi Everyone!

Here is a brief update on the horses who are in Pony Boot Camp.

Maya - Maya won the heart of one of our members, and after completing 6 weeks of camp, is on trial! Wahoo! She’s currently in training with another trainer and under evaluation to see if she’ll make a great match with her prospective adopter.

Cricket - Cricket came in for camp at the beginning of February. She’s been doing so well. Our focus thus far has been on creating a quiet, steady rhythm as well as gaining fitness. Here is a video of her most recent progress.

Rainier- Rainier came in to camp at the same time as Cricket. He has been a very good boy, but also quite nervous being in a big barn. So we’ve started from the ground up to make sure he understands everything from the beginnning. So far he’s had a few sessions on the longe, and today he was ridden for the first time. He feels nervous and tight under saddle, but relaxed after a few minutes. He’s a very quiet horse and so far has been very good, but he has some work to do with relaxation.

Posted by aibrahim in Training Updates