Big Day Planned

I am going to be introducing the poles pattern to Gunnar tomorrow with cones. I am also introducing him to wearing a tie down. I usually compete in one loosely adjusted in case something happens and I have to take a hold of the horse quickly. I really think he is going to be good at this. Only thing he needs to work on is keeping his head together. After a few good flying changes, he tends to want to increase the number of strides in between them. I am starting with cones so we can address this problem and get good control over his lead changes. Will also be recording it so I'll post a link here.

This a picture taken at a fun show. I am on the smaller paint (Gunnar) and the larger one is Stormy. We won this game. He also won a round of a speed race. Would have gone further if my depth perception hadn't messed us up. lol

Riding Loki

Isn't exactly easy. Took him to a friend's indoor to ride and worked on his lope. He's best on his left side. Wouldn't grab his right one for anything. Well get there! I am just hopping up there for a tune up every once in a while. If he stays competetive in halter into the aged classes, I'll keep him there. If not, I will ride him. He is the trail class king! He has also quit eating again. Ulcers, colic, who knows? He can't stay sound and healthy for even a month at a time. This horse has run up more than he cost in vet bills!