Day 114

Merry Christmas everyone!

Paco stayed with us since Wednesday and we brought him back today. It was really nice having him and everything, but I have to admit, I'm glad I can sleep in my own room again!

Since we all stayed up so late last night celebrating Christmas, we slept in and got out to the stables late today. We didn't really have time to do much, so we just gave everyone their Christmas carrots and let them all run in the arena and play. I decided that I wanted to ride on Harry bareback while my mom lunged him. He was such a good boy! I thought he'd act up a little bit because it would be the first time that I had ever done something like that, but he was such a sweet heart! He didn't try to take off or anything! I was so proud of him.
Then my brother, after seeing me, tried with Nina. I need to strengthen my arm muscles, because seeing him just hop and swing over Nina and mount was really disheartening after having to use the mounting block! So I walked him around and lunged him on Nina, then he got two lead ropes, stuck them on her halter, and rode her around.
Brie knew it was coming. =] So she half cantered/half largo'd a couple of times, reversed, and then decided she was done.

Meanwhile, the pregnant mare across from Brie is looking quite large! We're all taking bets on when she'll have her baby. I'm betting on New Year's Eve!

Give your horses and families Christmas hugs for me!