Calvin Day 1: The winds were whipping and Calvin was up & light and worked very well for his-coming 4yo-self. We entered the ring and Robin said "WOW, that's one good looking horse!" Of course my standard reply was, "He's just my happy and spoiled pet, so let's have some fun!" Robin agreed he understands FORWARD and connect, so let's slow him down and gain more POWER in his gaits. Always willing to please, Calvin met the challenge with style!!!
Calvin Day 2: The winds were gone and the temps were a well welcomed warm, but Baby-Calvin was a little tired from Day 1-Clinic. Even though his naturally HUGE canter gains strength, every ride, he was really strong and heavy today. Wowser -- his tired-self needed a ton of support from me to be able to remotely sit and balance him, esp today, in the canter. Youngsters are a lot of work!!!!
Calvin Day 2: His trot, too, today was more challenging then yesterday, but we had some great moments, age-related. His gait adjustability and sitting power is coming along nicely.
In addition to his well dressed self (Dressed To Kill, aka: "Calvin" is sporting his 2013 Valentine's Hennig Bridle), other rider/horses that participated in the clinic include: Prince/Claudia, Whimsy/Claudia, Riblet/Phoebe, Keely/Jackie, Beverly/Prophecy and Brisk/Suzanne. Look back for a few more photos to get posted. Several Thornridge students had conflicts this clinic date, so we are anxious to have Robin Silke come back again for ALL of us to ENJOY and LEARN from. Thank you, Robin!!!!
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