Boot Camp Day 2

Two days in, and already I've ridden three different horses. First was Wizard, Centerline Training's Spanish barb who responded nicely to aids I've learned with Delphi. Next was Gryphon, Centerline's most accomplished Trakehner who reminded me that if I soften my knees and sit correctly, he's quite happy to move in a lovely forward and round way that is wonderful to ride.
Today I rode my barn buddy Judy's four year old Fresian who taught me that indeed even young horses respond to correct riding. To be fair, Karen Brown had just finished schooling him so he was well warmed up and on the aids. Nevertheless he was very patient with me, a stranger, and went really nicely:

Belle Terre Boot Camp

Day Zero:
Delphi started full training with Lurena Bell of Belle Terre Farm beginning January 3 2011. The goal for this period of intensely focused dressage schooling is for Delphi to learn, among other things, the flying changes required to get her through third level and beyond. Meanwhile, I will be supplementing my own education by riding the horses of Centerline Training and continuing lessons with both Karen Brown and Lurena.
When we pulled into the gate at Belle Terre, Delphi's buddy Bailey greeted us:
Though Delphi will be hard at work, she will also enjoy being turned out to paddock twenty four hours daily with her friends in the picturesque setting of Belle Terre:
I'm SO looking forward to this journey!