Bringing our show string back to Portland (Wilsonville, no less) is also bringing us back full-circle. The good news: it has refreshed our burnt-out souls and we are excited again!!! The bad news: I miss seeing the babies every day and having our horses at our own farm. But, I have to say I think the grass really is greener at Whip'n'Spur. The horses are still enjoying daily turn-outs and the same euro-walker. And I, Kasi, am receiving lessons that are taking me back to basics. It feels great. Rich has a strong, and so far simple, approach. We are directly working on things to help our horses currently sore backs and sour attitudes. So far- I've already seen and felt the results. He really LOVES his horses. Its also nice to be around Shelly, Robyn, and Michelle.
I've participated in a few "half and half" lessons. Smoother than cream. It is great to be in lessons with other students again, I forgot how much you learn from watching others. We start these with a small lecture-ish conversation. These have been to catch me up on the foundation of the program. We reviewed the types of flat work: 1) Transitions 2) Lateral 3) Lengthening and Shortening. Now that makes sense. What types of flat work can you think of that don't fit into those three categories?