Cricket

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.

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.

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