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| New Orion Pictures!; I dig on this horse... | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: May 19 2009, 10:14 AM (429 Views) | |
| SnackPack | May 19 2009, 10:14 AM Post #1 |
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On Mother's Day a bunch of us went to a local facility for some XC schooling. Before you all think we shirked our responsibilities as mothers or daughters, there was suppose to be a Mother/Daughter hunter pace being held, but it was cancelled due to lack of entries. We were all set to go anyway, so we did. One of the mothers snapped this of Orion and me. She was very excited about it and put it in a frame, wrapped it up and gave it to me this week. Why is it that jumps look smaller in pictures? That sucker is a solid 2'9" at least...a whole log was hiding under the mustard weeds (they were hip high at least) ![]() The trip makes me want to do another event. Sunday was our first schooling show and I was able to get in a 2'6" mini-medal and a couple 2'9" classes. O was again his wonderful self, full of vim and vigor. Over fences pictures weren't stellar, but theres a couple cute ones of our 'Posting trot, no stirrups' circle at the end of the medal course. O was full of himself by that point, which made me happy because we had a horrible lesson on Saturday...O was way backed off, the distances were ugly, blech. After looking at this again, I swear I was posting on the correct diagonal ![]() ![]() And a few jumps: ![]() ![]() Edited by SnackPack, May 19 2009, 10:19 AM.
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| FlashGordon | May 19 2009, 10:41 AM Post #2 |
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Hooray Snacky!!! You guys look awesome, and it sounds like it was all very fun, too. I'm sure a much needed pick-me-up after Show's injury issues.Orion looks/sounds like such a cool horse!!! Good job!!
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| SnackPack | May 19 2009, 11:21 AM Post #3 |
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Thanks Flash. O is super cool. The mom that took the XC picture actually rode him first that day. She's total beginner with a handful of lessons under her belt and he trotted around for her, through the water, over some tiny logs etc...and then I got on for some bigger stuff. Not much rattles him...except for wood piles on trails and close proximity of other horses. Other than that, he's rock solid. Edited by SnackPack, May 19 2009, 12:20 PM.
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| vxf111 | May 19 2009, 11:41 AM Post #4 |
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Looking good. Man, you're brave! Orion looks like such a blast. I bet he launched some people in his day. He looks very powerful, like riding a rocket. |
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| Fish Cheeks | May 19 2009, 01:09 PM Post #5 |
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Snacky, you guys look great! How is Show doing? Any better in his turnout situation? |
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| gunnar | May 19 2009, 01:54 PM Post #6 |
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Snacky, you and Orion look great! I am just jealous! I am so out of the jumping/showing loop! How is Show? Is he surviving his new life style?
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| SnackPack | May 19 2009, 02:02 PM Post #7 |
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Fishy: Show's doing really well out. He and Pinot were moved to their 'permanent' pasture, a.k.a the minefield, on Saturday. I think he's doing well, but he's so far from the barn that I don't really know other than there is no blood and only a little dried sweat. He did walk in and back out calmly on a loose lead. That's something for him. Previously, about 2/3 of the way there, he'd start freaking out...bucking, spinning, etc. Mostly because he saw the white horse in the distance (his new pasturemate). All in all, I think it was the best thing for him. I'm still trying to ignore the leg and not trot him out. I want to give him enough transition time for his body to get used to the differences. I figure it's sort of like me starting back at the gym (which good lord I need to do ) and being body sore for a few weeks.
I am soooo not brave. I'm the opposite of brave. In fact, I kind of freaked myself out on Saturday trying a 6 year old. I was terribly nervous and worried. I just trust Orion. He's such a good boy . He does get quick and strong, but he RARELY does anything...even when he was younger. I don't know about his young days, but since I've known him he's been a steady-eddie. And wow...if he looks powerful, we really were having a good day. Our issue is that he gets VERY downhill, strung out and weak. He was feeling his oats on Sunday. :D Edited by SnackPack, May 19 2009, 08:07 PM.
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| Trialbyfire | May 19 2009, 06:16 PM Post #8 |
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Great pictures! I also thought he looked powerful; the picture of you w/o stirrups makes him look like he's got a huge behind...which makes me jealous for my flabby mare! How awesome that you have a horse to ride that you trust so much! And great news on Show! Only a little dried sweat? That's great!
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| jn4jenny | May 20 2009, 09:17 AM Post #9 |
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Is the meadow on fire?
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WHAT a handsome fella! Lucky you, Snacky! You look like you're having a wonderful time up there! |
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| hijumpin1 | May 29 2009, 05:35 PM Post #10 |
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Off visiting Candy Cave, be right back.
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Great pix, he looks like fun! |
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How is Show? Is he surviving his new life style?
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