Another Fat Envelope

Mailed our entry today for the Windy Knoll Farm Spring Dressage I and II March 17-18 2012. Our goals at these two shows: 1)complete our score requirements for our USDF bronze medal by earning 60% or better- once in second level and twice in third level, and 2)qualify for the Region 9 championships at second level by earning 61% or above at second level on each of the two days.

Lofty (and attainable!) goals I know so I'm really thinking positively. Oh and doing my due diligence by generating wet saddle pads. The Jeff Moore clinic February 18-21 will be a perfect tune-up.

Seventh Annual Teeth Float

Dr. Mike Davis visited Delphi today to float her teeth. Once the speculum is in Dr. Davis always invites me to feel her teeth. I'm amazed at the sharp edges I palpate, and a little saddened when I see the irritating lesions those sharpnesses can produce. I can't help but think of the horses that do not get regular dentistry care who suffer in silence.

Note the lesion where the sharp tooth edges rubbed against the outer gums:

Here's a video clip of the process:

Gnat

Already ~1,600 pounds, at five years old Freya is a big little girl. Another one of the horses I've been riding lately, Freya is learning to go forward in relative balance and is even beginning turns around the forehand.

Dream Boat

This is Poder, one of the horses I rode today. Poder (pronounced Potter) is happily teaching me all the school movements through fourth level. He is THIS much fun to ride and an absolute sweetheart.
At twenty-something years old, Poder has much to offer. Seemingly my destiny lies in riding grey horses.