To start with, Both Princess and I's progress together has improved tremendously. We are starting to work as a team, and she is starting to trust me more each day. I have been playing with some choreography for my Junior freestyle, but, unfortunately, the snow has kept me from doing regular workouts- instead they are only 30 minutes instead of an hour. However, she is an incredible horse to work with, and I am excited to see how this year goes.
Unfortunately for me, the little town of Paducah was dumped with 12 inches of snow over the course of two days (15 inches if you count the drifts in the arena). So that has left me to dance in the snow- with Princess, that is. I will say that the snow does serve as constant trot poles, so we spent yesterday playing with half steps and passage because I the snow wouldn't allow a straight collected trot. It makes me happy to see what my mare will do, instead of just imagining what she can do.
Angela will be coming back from Florida sometime next week, so I hope to have a lesson with her as soon as she gets back. She has been so supportive despite the fact that she has been over 900 miles away for the past two months. I can't wait for her to get back and see our progress and help improve us even more for this show season.
As for Cody, he is enjoying his retirement. I still hack him around the farm and do some dressage with him quite often, as he gets fairly jealous quickly. However, in late January, he pulled a tendon running around in the field. Fortunately, it just took a few days of hand walking and poulticing to mend, and now he is at it again.
I am so fortunate to be blessed with such incredible horses. Every day with them is a blessing, so I will never take it for granted. Without Cody, I wouldn't be the rider I am, and without Princess, I wouldn't be able to compete and learn at the level I am. They both are just incredible!
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