Green Star Farm

We've moved Star and Muddy back to Green Star Farm. Actually, the name has been changed to The Stables LLC. While I liked it at Gene's, the horses were not getting the turn out like they needed. Turn out > Indoor Arena. Not to mention, Muddy really needs the turn out. His left stifle is starting to click loudly and consistently. They have now been back at Green Star for a week. Both are on pasture board, but I go out each evening and feed them. Luckily, both horses come when called. It's pretty neat to watch them gallop to the gate. I'm hoping by feeding Muddy each evening it will be enough to keep his weight on him. I rode him yesterday. Just wanted to polish him up a bit for James. Worked on getting his trot slower and had much success.

Trail Riding 02/01/09

James & I went up to Clark's Creek today. It was James's first trail ride. He did excellent! Muddy was a champ. I hope James enjoyed himself enough to do it again. :)

Trail Ride

Trail Ride

James Rode Muddy

James rode Muddy today. He did excellent! James remembered how to do turn on the forehand, half circle reverse, reverse half circle, and the different changes of direction. He even rode Muddy around the outside of the barn after we were done working in the arena. James commented that Muddy seemed very responsive much more so than the last time he rode him (approx 6 mths or so ago). I wonder if it's b/c I had been working with him. My sister will be coming into town in two weeks. If the weather holds up, we plan to go trail riding with Star and Muddy.

Muddy's Pedigree

To view Muddy's pedigree visit http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/mia+utter+dean

Good News!

James said he'd be willing to do some riding on Muddy again. He only wants to walk which is perfectly fine. This will be great. I love riding with James. He hasn't had the opportunity to ride in the indoor arena yet. I think he'll enjoy it.