For the fourth year in a row, I participated in the Equestrian Blogger Gift Exchange, which Tracy so kindly hosts (and has for seven years)! I love choosing gifts for a fellow blogger, trying to find just the right thing to match their likes and interests. And it is definitely fun to come home from work to a surprise package of horsey things for me!
This year, I received my gift quite early! Thank you so much Eventing Saddlebred Style for the two surprises this past week! She must have been checking out my Pinterest board I indicated I have, as these are both from my "want" category haha.
Plus, this is a new-to-me blog, so as soon as I finish this entry, I plan to tag along as a follower. I like adding to my reading list, even though I have been terrible at commenting lately.
The cute little fox mug just makes me laugh. I definitely cannot bring it to the middle school where I teach hahahaha, but I have already used it here at home a few times!
And the teal lead rope is aw…
This year, I received my gift quite early! Thank you so much Eventing Saddlebred Style for the two surprises this past week! She must have been checking out my Pinterest board I indicated I have, as these are both from my "want" category haha.
Plus, this is a new-to-me blog, so as soon as I finish this entry, I plan to tag along as a follower. I like adding to my reading list, even though I have been terrible at commenting lately.
The cute little fox mug just makes me laugh. I definitely cannot bring it to the middle school where I teach hahahaha, but I have already used it here at home a few times!
And the teal lead rope is aw…
I’m so happy you learned so much! It sounds interesting. I also swear that teaching Zeke to smile was the best thing I ever did haha
ReplyDeleteIt was definitely a good lesson because Ellie needs things to occupy her brain! I love that you taught your boy, too. :-)
DeleteThat lesson sounds amazing and Ellie smiling/hamming it up is adorable. I'd love to learn more in hand work but the natural horsemanship people around me are a bit hokey and don't instill confidence in me that my money would be well spent
ReplyDeleteYeah, I definitely exercise caution about most natural horsemanship folks, but Sandy is great as she is so grounded in dressage first. I have wanted to work with her for years, so I am glad I finally had a chance!
DeleteTrick training is so fun, I've always wanted to teach my horses to smile!
ReplyDeleteI never knew I wanted to teach her to smile until she pretty much taught herself LOL!!! It is definitely a fun party trick. I want to teach her to bow, but my luck she will "smile" and then "bow" on her own at the end of a dressage test LOL!
Deleteoooooh that's so awesome!!! i have like, zero experience or knowledge of tricking training but sometimes think charlie would actually enjoy and excel at learning tricks. maybe one day!
ReplyDeleteI have some in hand training experience and zero trick training as well! So this was a fun introduction to what I hope will be a good winter project. Charlie would probably love it!
DeleteSuch a cool lesson and something I wish more people would do with their horses!! In-hand and liberty work can do so much for under saddle performance SO quickly! Loved your recap and am sad that you do not have a personal photographer to capture the whole thing for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you! That is what I am hoping, that what she learns in hand will translate well over to under saddle. I definitely could use a personal photographer hahaha. It would make capturing media so much easier!
DeleteHer smile is so cute, haha
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty biased, but I agree she is pretty cute! ;-)
DeleteHey guys
ReplyDeleteWe have compiled a list of ten great gift ideas for riders. We have also included a few sneak questions you need to ask for each gift, just to make sure you get everything just right for the rider in your life. This is perfect for boyfriends, moms and dads that don’t have a great deal of knowledge of equestrian products and brands.
http://clear-round.com/index.php/gifts-for-horse-riders/
Hope it’s helpful, and I hope it puts you firmly in the good books of the rider in your life. They’re all under $50 so won’t break the bank.
Cheers
Dave
Oohh my goodness her smile! I love it. What a funny, smart girl!
ReplyDeleteI think the best part is she basically did it herself in the lesson and then we just taught her a cue. It so reliable now that my three year old was cueing her the other day and she kept smiling over and over LOL!
DeleteThat smile is the most adorable thing ever
ReplyDeleteIsn't she the cutest? She's so happy to do it, too LOL!
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