Day 86

There has to be an off day once in a while.
There was a little barn reunion today. It was good for Harry because he has to get used to lots of other horses riding around with him. After lunging him in the round pen and then a little more in the arena, he's getting the hang of it. I'm just a little worried about finding a good, clear spot to lunge him at the fair.

Speaking of the fair, I can't believe it's next weekend! I have so much work to do! I have to work tomorrow with the show bridle and Brie's saddle since that's the one I'll be using.

Anyways so back to Harry. He still won't walk on the wall. I'm settling now for just going straight on the inside of the arena. As long as I'm out of everybody's way and not causing a distraction, hopefully it won't matter. He wasn't gaiting properly today. It was kind of like Brie's crow feet but less extreme. Maybe it's from trying to get him to tighten up a little bit but now I'm just going to get him to do a consistent corto and largo. We can work on Fino all winter. He kept screwing up on the soundboard but hopefully tomorrow he'll do better since Saturdays are always warm-ups. I've started working more with a single rein and he seems to be adjusting to that pretty well.

Nina is doing much better. I didn't get to ride her today since now we're getting down to pre-show mode. I can't wait til the fall and I get to start working more with Nina for the winter.

Canter fest with Brie today!! I didn't go out because it was super hot, plus the landscapers were out with the industrial mowers.