Skip to main content
 Hey! So I haven't posted in ages, but I'm still alive. Here's what's happening. Taz is working towards retirement I've started trying clicker training Working on roundness in lessons, partly because we're trying to tone down the activity so that Taz isn't overworked or injured.  So yeah. Taz is approximately 26, so he's at a point where jumping isn't something that he's going to be doing much longer. My trainer has a student who's horse shopping, so she's planning to lease that student's horse and use him in lessons, so that's likely who I'll be riding soon. In the meantime, we're working on roundness and all that fun stuff, which honestly, I like just as much as jumping, so I'm okay with that.  I've also started experimenting with clicker training. I've been working with Taz to get him to touch a target on command, which has honestly gone far better than I thought. I've only had one session with him, but ...
Post a Comment

Life Update

Life... has changed a bit since I last posted. For me, this sadly means no more riding, as my barn has closed its doors to lessons(which I totally understand). However, this might mean that I don't ride again until June, which is when my local government predicts that my area will be able to go back to normal.

Before everything blew up, I was able to go to one week of riding camp. I've worked as a volunteer at this camp before and attended it for many years prior, but this year, I got to run the camp. There were only 9 kids at any point in the day, but I have NEVER been so tired. My voice was dead by the end of the first day, but I managed to get through the week without any major hiccups.

I got to ride at camp while doing a demonstration on English riding. The horse, Archie, was a bit of a tougher ride, so none of the kids got to ride him. He's pretty fast, would rather canter than walk or trot, and bucks if you kick too hard, so all the volunteers and I all took turns just hopping on and cantering for a couple minutes. My turn went really well, and I really enjoyed riding just for fun after sooooo many high-pressure lessons.




Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

What's in my Grooming Kit / Greenhawk Grooming Package Review

I was cleaning my brushes and figured I'd take the opportunity to do a tour of my grooming kit, as well as a review because the grooming kit that I have is one of the most popular ones in all of Canada (or at least that's what it seems like when I'm trying to find mine in the giant pile at the barn). I have the basic Greenhawk Grooming Package , which comes with a tote, dandy brush, plastic currycomb, face brush, soft brush, hoof pick, jelly scrubber, comb, shedding blade, and bathing sponge.  My grooming kit when assembled (not sponsored by Purell) All of the stuff in my grooming kit. I took out the sponge, which I never use, and added the yellow hoof pick seen above, because the pink one it came with didn't have a brush, and it was killing me. I also have two granola bars as an emergency snack stash, and when I remember, I'll throw an apple in there for Taz or whatever lesson horse I'm riding. In winter I also stick some gloves in there, which usually never ge...
Post a Comment
Read more

What You Really Need to Bring to Pony Camp

 I've worked for two years at a pony camp. Here's my list of what kids actually need to bring to camp.  My camp is a day camp for absolute beginners, and my list is tailored towards that audience, so your mileage may vary. Always check the camp website or brochure for more specific information. What to Bring Lunch + Snacks Always pack more snacks than you think is necessary.  It's better to leave food uneaten than to run out.  Boots With a Heel Even if they're not proper riding boots, most camps will accept any boots with a heel of 1.5 inches or more. A Change of Clothes This one's for the parents: If your child is prone to potty accidents or has just graduated from the accident stage, please make sure that they have a spare set of clothes in their bag. They might not need it, but if they do, it will be very much appreciated. For older kids, it's still a good idea, just in case of mud or dirt. Water Bringing water is pretty common sense. However, something you...
Post a Comment
Read more
 Hey! So I haven't posted in ages, but I'm still alive. Here's what's happening. Taz is working towards retirement I've started trying clicker training Working on roundness in lessons, partly because we're trying to tone down the activity so that Taz isn't overworked or injured.  So yeah. Taz is approximately 26, so he's at a point where jumping isn't something that he's going to be doing much longer. My trainer has a student who's horse shopping, so she's planning to lease that student's horse and use him in lessons, so that's likely who I'll be riding soon. In the meantime, we're working on roundness and all that fun stuff, which honestly, I like just as much as jumping, so I'm okay with that.  I've also started experimenting with clicker training. I've been working with Taz to get him to touch a target on command, which has honestly gone far better than I thought. I've only had one session with him, but ...
Post a Comment
Read more