The Summer- In Recap

So, working full time and riding full time and attempting to dabble in eventing didn't leave alot of time for blogging. I don't want to abandon the blog- so i'm going to do a big photo blog about our summer. :-)

As for Boomer's update now- I am back in school away from my boy once again. It's just as painful every time I leave him. He has a wonderful leaser who is a sweet and laid back rider with a solid seat and quiet hands. She is taking amazing care of him, better than I could ever ask for! My best friend is riding every other week and tacking him up for my coach to ride on the alternate weeks. He is staying in great shape, he's in his rainsheet (new! he now has 2 so that when one gets wet they are changed!) and fleecie which is super warm and comfy for him! I'm heading home in a weekend and can't WAIT to see my baby.

First set of photos: Step One 'Learning'

At Home

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Random pic of H & I, with our horses Dakota and Boomer at our farm

Riding up the ridge at home, end of a day of training

3 day Pony Club clinic a.k.a. "C-Rally"

First time coming out of the water at Pony Club Clinic- 1 m up onto a sloping bank, a little nervous!

Better this time, working on giving him some head.

Boom & I over a little drop

Drop again

Coop. Sorry bud on the mouth :-(

"Testing the Waters"

Post Jumper Clinic-Learned a lot

Jumping clinic, learning to cuddle, cuddle, cuddle

First Show Off Property, Short Course June 1st

Warming up

Putting Boom's fly sheet on "Room For Error" Boomer and I miss calculating the smallest jump on course

My Team- The best people to have with you on show day!

Boomer and I waiting for Cross Country

A great end to the day with a red ribbon! (First place)

Last Show of the Summer- Boomer was perfect all day :) Perfect end to the season

Boomer and I warming up- BLURRY picture but we're both happy campers :)

My Favourite Picture!

That's the end of the photos for now. Summing up I would say our greatest triumphs this summer were stregnthening our bond and communication, learning how to 'gallop home' and trust each other when it's just us with the trees on a x-c course. He learned how to load by simply following me on... HUGE difference from the 2 hour loads we did last summer. We excelled in dressage. We hacked out every day on our own and had some great lessons. We pushed each other, and in the end I am SO happy with our summer. We got a first, but more importantly we surpassed our own 'personal bests' by FAR. We're way beyond where we could ever expect to be. I'm so lucky to have such an amazing horse with so much heart. :)