Saga looking pretty fly (for a bay guy).
Mr. I-won't-bend-at-the-poll Oberon (me tipping forward probably does not help. What am I DOING?).
And for your viewing entertainment, we have Intro C on Oberon. Notice the lovely walk-canter transition at 3:08 (which I don't actually recall being in the test...)
And for your viewing entertainment, we have Intro C on Oberon. Notice the lovely walk-canter transition at 3:08 (which I don't actually recall being in the test...)
MC riding Cash, AKA Black Tie Affair, AKA The Fabulous M'sieur Schpot. (Yes, he is being ridden bitless. The show allows sidepulls - how awesome is THAT!?!?)
Me and Saga with Lynn Reardon, the driving force behind LOPE.
This one's my fav. :)
Saga looks amazing in those photos!
ReplyDeleteI liked watching the video of Oberon. I like his frame very much and I loved his energy. Major kudos to you.
Val, thanks! Oberon's energy in that test was much better than in the first one, where he pretty much looked like a couch on legs. His frame looks OK until you realize that he's locked up in the poll and nothing I have tried will get him to relax and release and carry his own big head. He's such a different ride than what I'm used to!
DeleteLoved the show pics, and the video! Really nice free walk IMO. And the walk-canter? So willing! Too bad it's not in the test, he's ready, lol.
ReplyDeleteThe neck ribbon is gorgeous!!!
Terry, thanks, he does have a nice free walk although the judge didn't score it too well. As for the walk-canter, clearly I need to find a test that includes that! Second level? Third level? Maybe someday!
DeleteMr. I-won't-bend-at-the-poll Oberon (ha ha) looks like a very happy horse. He did look peppy and had a springy step. And I personally thought the walk-canter step was cute. Does cute rack up any points? And poor Saga.. he really is a handsome fellow - I hope his hoof takes to the treatment and a year of rest works a miracle for you.
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