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Monday, March 3, 2014

What a difference two months makes

I know, you guys are probably tired of seeing Paddy-pics from the dressage show last weekend. But I obsess over them because, well, it's Paddy.  I started comparing pics of him from the show in December and the one last weekend, almost exactly two months apart, and wow, what a difference. It's not to say that our show in December was bad, necessarily, or the one last weekend was amazing, but I can see the progress.

Before, he looked nice at the trot. Now, he's stepping through more, lighter in his shoulder, and deeper in the bend (when I get my act together).

Dec. 2013

Feb. 2014

I kept him bent to the inside down the long side and his focus on me (mostly).
Dec. 2013

Feb. 2014


His "lalalaNotListeningToYou" moments were much less dramatic.

Dec. 2013: OMG A DOG!

Feb. 2014: Right ear says "Camera dead ahead!" Left ear says "What, mom? You want more bend?"

The canter is more balanced, but we've got a long way to go. I'm still braced, and he's still falling in.
Dec. 2013

Feb. 2014

Overall, though, I'd say we just look more like we're becoming a team.

Dec. 2013 - A pleasant picture.

Feb. 2014 - Looking SHARP and TOGETHER!

Our next show is April 5th. I'm not sure we can keep up this level of progress between now and then, but if so... watch out!
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26 comments:

  1. SprinklerBanditMarch 3, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    He looks amazing!!

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  2. AliciaMarch 3, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    Wow, I can't believe it's just two months between those two sets of photos!!

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    1. jenjMarch 4, 2014 at 8:57 PM

      I was kinda shocked too! So nice to be able to have comparison pics.

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  3. L.WilliamsMarch 3, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    No one is tired of seeing Paddy pics, if they are they are lying.

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  4. Lauren @ She Moved To TexasMarch 3, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    Never tired of paddy pics!

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    1. jenjMarch 4, 2014 at 8:57 PM

      You TOOK all the awesome Paddy pics, so thank you!

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  5. UnknownMarch 3, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    Love Paddy pics!! Looking good :)

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  6. AnonymousMarch 3, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    These are so cool to see side by side-so much improvement and cuteness!

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    1. jenjMarch 4, 2014 at 8:58 PM

      I've never done a side-by-side comparison before... I'm really lucky to have such great pics so that I could do something like this!

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  7. JennMarch 3, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    These are GREAT! See how far you guys have come? :)

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  8. NyssaMarch 3, 2014 at 3:13 PM

    You guys have improved heaps! I adore the last picture!

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    1. jenjMarch 4, 2014 at 8:59 PM

      Thanks! And the last pic is great - Lauren takes such good ones!

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  9. in2paintsMarch 3, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    You two look great! I always love seeing before and after shots!

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  10. GinghamMarch 3, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    Great comparison! You guys looks awesome, and I am totally in your "holy cow looks what can happen in two months" boat. Love it!!

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    1. jenjMarch 4, 2014 at 9:01 PM

      I'm really amazed at the progress. I knew we were getting better, but this is really beyond my wildest hopes. Thanks!

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  11. TracyMarch 3, 2014 at 4:43 PM

    OH man, you have such good comparison pics! I'm jealous... but I love how much progress you're both making :-)

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    1. jenjMarch 4, 2014 at 9:00 PM

      The comparison pics are all courtesy of Lauren - I'm SO lucky to have them!

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  12. KateMarch 4, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    Wow, what a wonderpony! Any chance you want to share him? ;)

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    1. jenjMarch 4, 2014 at 9:00 PM

      If you'd care to move to Texas for the winter, I'm sure we could work something out... ;)

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    2. KateMarch 5, 2014 at 3:04 PM

      Haha, you have no idea how much I'd like to take you up on that. We're in our 5th month of winter right now...

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  13. JenMarch 8, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    I'm catching up on posts I bookmarked to comment on later. He's working in a lot more mature frame in the latest photos, very impressive!

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    1. jenjMarch 9, 2014 at 3:12 PM

      Thank you! I'm amazed with how far we've come in such a short time. :)

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