Extra Practice For Santa Rosa, California August 2.
Horses and Performers practiced:
Buddy with Alyssa and Bec
Willie with Aly
Cisco with Bec
Cochise with Jennifer
Life Lessons Learned on Horseback
Today was a day off, but some of the group decided to put in a few extra hours. While driving up to the ranch, Jennifer discussed with the group about the many obstacles in life and how to take each hurdle at a time. When asked the meaning of life, Jennifer answered "The meaning of life is to have a meaningful life.". A simple, yet powerful statement. Life achievements are not gauged on worldly possessions, but on personal triumphs and what you get out of your own life. Meaning comes from the person within, not what you are told to be.
Overview of Trick Riding
Alyssa was superb with Buddy today. She really focused on keeping him straight down the pattern and right into line. She needed assistance getting him backed and turned around from Bec at the start, but by the end of practice she had it all on her own. Her vaults are getting cleaner and her hippodrome was fantastic at a lope today.
Jennifer partnered up with Cochise today. She really schooled him in backing straight out of the station and keeping collection. Cochise is the greenest horse on the team, and his naivety is often mistaken for trouble.
Aly had a very interesting day with Willie. They started out on a good foot, Willie has made some progress with leaving the station calmly. When practicing one foot stand, Aly had trouble keeping Willie at a trot. Rider error caused Willie to collect up into a lope, throwing Aly forward and to the side. After safely returning to station, they continued on with practice. When you make a mountain out of a mole hill, things don't get accomplished!
Bec practiced her shoulder stand on Cisco, and is looking stronger and stronger each day. Her partnership with Cisco is going very well, he knows just how to take care of those that are just learning the ropes of trick riding. Bec also had a great practice with Buddy and his trick horse work.
An impromptu practice that went really well for everyone. Tomorrow is cleaning day for Santa Rosa!!
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