This week I was able to go with Jojo to her riding lessons for the first time. She's been going to lessons for almost 3 years and I've never attended one. I'm always at home with the other kids or working or just keeping house. I've seen her ride in rodeos barrel racing, but I had never been to the stable where Stormy is kept and Jojo has her lessons.
Jojo brushing Stormy out before getting her saddled up.
There was a man with a young untrained horse running in circles in the middle of the arena. That plus my attendance seemed to make Jojo nervous. She was very tense. Stormy knew it and acted out. I can see that Jojo's movements confuse Stormy at times. They need to work on their horse and rider relationship.
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The Bear got to watch too!
Jojo went back a few days ago and just rode. No lessons, no one telling her when to trot and when to lope. She did much better. She was more relaxed and Stormy felt it. I can't wait for us to get our little stable and corral done so we can bring Stormy home and Jojo can spend more one-on-one time with her. I think it will help immensely.
Thanks for stopping by! Stay tuned!
Hi @hethur240, is Stormy’s corral almost finished? She will be happy to come home. The kids sure grow up fast don’t they? 🐓🐓
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Sadly, it isn't even started. We got caught up in the new chicken coop and getting part of our woods fenced off. Plus the dogs had some drama so we had to install something on our gate to keep it closed. The neighbors can't seem to keep their dogs at home and ours are pretty territorial. I believe the corral is next on the list of things to get done this spring.
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So understand heathur. Seems like it’s one foot forward and two back around here lately. Got to deal with things when they pop up. Then wait for the resources to refill, before starting a new project. Keep telling myself not to get crazy thinking too far ahead, but sometimes it is difficult. All the best! 🐓🐓
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Thanks, @mother2chicks. It does seem like we are doing that dance too. Just gotta take it one day at a time. :)
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Stormy is a very pretty horse! Does she belong to just Jojo?
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She does! This is the horse we got for Josie for Christmas. My husband rides her at times, but she's mainly for Jojo. I think she's very pretty too!
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That's a most wonderful Christmas present! We'll see if Pixie is still as interested in a few years, and then we just might add a horse to our menagerie too :)
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What a great way to learn to ride! She will love having her horse nearby!
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