My horse, affectionately known as, Herf, and I arrived here at the MacLeod’s farm on 1/6/10. The 22 hour trip was uneventful, but it took a few days to really feel rested.
It was a relief to meet Stacey and her family and see the facility and see that all is well at their lovely, horse friendly facility!
At present, I have had 4 lessons with Bent Jensen. I clinic with Bent up north so no time was wasted in assessment. We went right to work on connection to the left rein and throughness of the left side. Bent is quietly efficient in his work and has a knack for giving his info. in little doses, just at the moment it is needed. He is always willing to hop on a horse and get the feel for what the rider is dealing with and that is very impressive to me. I also clinic with Carol Lavell in the north and will connect with her ASAP.
I also have had the opportunity for a long-lining lesson with Kari Garber of Garber- Jena Long-lining Systems. Kari is upbeat and passionate about her work and spent a ton of time showing me her system. Again, we addressed the connection to the left rein. Her unique surcingle system makes it possible to achieve real bend on the lunge and not just a cramping of the poll and jaw. I already incorporate a fair amount of long-lining work into my horses at home, but she gave me more food for thought and sparked my creativity. I hope to do another lesson or two with her in my remaining time here. I feel like a kid in a candy store!
Herf and I are entered in the Wellington Sunshine Classic at the Brandon Equestrian Complex on 1/30 and 31. Showing in FL has always been on my “bucket list” and I’m excited to give it a shot!
This weekend is the first CDI of the winter season. All of the big names will be slugging it out hoping to qualify for WEG. Whew! So much has happened; it’s hard to believe Christmas was less than a month ago!
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