Violets new clothes

I have been very busy sorting gear for violet, and until her teeth get done not doing any serious work. So i'm sure she thinks she's quite lucky getting new clothes and not really working for it. lol

I let her wear one of her new winter rugs as we were due to get a good weekend of rain down here, and i really should return the gear i've borrowed from perf.

Today, since it was too wet to ride/ for the dentist, Nick and i headed out to Onslow Show to vist Perf, her crew and Tanni who's staying with Anna while Sam's sore.

We missed the flat classes but Anna informed me her and Taani got a second in the pleasure class and the paced and mannered, so i'm one very happy mummy. Taani has been picking up placings in every show since she got back into it.  Anna decided the ground was too slippery for jumping especially since Taani's still lacking some confidence, so she's planning on organising studs for the little lady.

          

Nothing much to say

Well its all been a bit quiet here lately, tomorrow Leanne Hall's coming out to see Taani, Amy and to give Violet a check over, that'll be nice for the horses, make them feel all comfy.

Next weekend the dentist is coming out to see, Taani, Amy, Violet and Blondie on sat. On sun i'm gonna do my first lot of 'real' jumping on vi at the arena. And the week after is Upper Hutt PC Gymkhana so should be fun first outing for me and Vi.

Until then just laxing and bonding for me and Vi although she has decided to get some wierd lumps over her face so hoping she's just stuck her head somewhere she shouldn't and will go in a day or two.

Our first ride

Violet getting ready for her ride.

Violet and i had out first ride today, we went on a hack over the farm with mum on blondie. Vi had a really good look at the mini's tearing around and neighing but just cruized the whole way on a long rein happy as and not walking too fast so blondie could keep up.

I'm so happy with her and it is so nice to be able to relax and just enjoy the horse/ride. :)

Violet arrives home :)

    

                            

         

(sorry about photo quality, taken off my cell)

I met up with Perf at Te Marua gymkhana to get vi and bring her home.

We loaded them up, vi surprised me and almost walked over me cause i turned around to see if she was gonna go in and she was already heading in lol. Such a good girl, once in we loaded blondie, she decided she'd give him a few nips to trying establish some kind of relationship, but he's used to getting picked on.

After loading them all up i noticed a flat tyre, so we unloaded them, changed the tyre and on they went again, both perfectly behaved the second time too. They travelled wonderfully together and once home plodded around beside me while i showed her off and showed her around her paddock and too her water etc.

Vi decided to have a good roll once rugged and free to do her own thing. She half sat up as though gonna get up, then very weirdly started rocking back and forth scratching her belly on the ground. LOL.

We left them very happily grazing and i'll be heading down once its cooler for some dinner and goodnights.

NEW HORSEY!!!

Introducing Wynyard Irish Kriss (aka Violet)

Well i'm now the very proud owner of one stunning mare who i hope i don't embarrass too often.

Had my trial ride today and pick up tomorrow, that will be 4 mares in my paddock!

My riding skills need some obvious tidying up and my booty needs some more fat but otherwise it all looks promising. :D

Update

Well nothing too exciting happening here, back to work tomorrow :(

Amy demolished her rug on friday, so had to go rug hunting on saturday, man that girl really knows how to spend my money!

She is also lame and has a small indent/swelling at the base of her neck, so think she may have pulled a muscle. Entry's for our next show close in a couple of days so will have to miss that too. 

Blondie was taken to Battle Hill today. He's going to spend the week there playing stock/pony club pony for norms granddaughter. Hehehe.

Taani is doing really well and the only one available to be ridden atm, so have decided since i cant take Amy to upper valley on the 24th i'll take Taani on a CTR ride on the 25th. So should be fun!

Blondie's new little riders

Over christmas mum has decided to start giving Ngarangi and Terina (her foster girls) more riding so we can get them out to some sports day over the end of this season.

They have had two rides and they have the best little positions, they can turn, stop, mount (from a mounting block), get their stirrups back when their foot drops, and pull his head up when he thinks about eating; all without being on a lead. It helps that blondie is happy to plod around the paddock and follow the leader. 

Today both girls managed some little trots on the lead and holding onto the saddle. Every ride they have to help groom and tack up. Mum and i are just amazed at how well they're doing and how sure of themselves they are. Already they boss each other and mum around, telling how it should be done and taking charge at every opportunity!

Here are some pics of today. (sorry about the poor quality they were taken on my cell phone.

                                        

                  

Terina                        Ngarangi