Over the last three months we've been increasing Riley's feed -- he needs more topline, more flesh, more ENERGY. Today, whether from the extra groceries or from the pleasures of working on a lovely, breezy morning, Riley was just plain happy and forward in his work -- no nagging, no whip needed, and he didn't seem too tired.
The footing isn't hard but it's a bit just sand (as opposed to the indoor which has rubber and is groomed more consistently. While I looked hard for signs of soreness, he looks pretty good to me. If you can't watch youtube or if the ads are too annoying (I AM ANNOYED), see the same video on vimeo.com.
I could not, can not, stop smiling. As a wise friend of mine said, hold on to these moments when you get them, because they'll get you through the bad moments that inevitably come and go.
I had a great ride on Harvey too, he even gave me some nice shoulder in.
I feel so blessed right now...
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He looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, I think all your hard rehab work just paid off!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! What a fabulous time you two will have!
ReplyDeleteSuperb improvement, I watched previous videos and you can really see the difference in the elasticity of his steps and suppleness has improved immensly. He is moving with so much more confidence under the saddle now. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! He is looking fantastic! All of that hard work during his rehab has paid off for you. You must be a proud mama!!
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Wow!
ReplyDeleteHe looks beautiful, but I think you already know that ;). Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteHe looks beautiful to me :-), and most importantly he looks so happy! And sound. That is all I want for him right now...
ReplyDeleteHe does look great! What a difference he has in his canter. I guess because Harvey is a TB, I thought Riley was too, but now I am thinking Hanoverian?
ReplyDeleteCongrats! You have every right to be the proud mama - you picked him, you worked with him, you dealt with the rehab of him! And he looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteStacey - just beautiful. That is self carriage and he looks so lovely . . . couldn't be happier for you! :) Becky
ReplyDeleteFelicitas Von Neumann also thought he looked like a TB. I like that he seems to be lighter than the avg warmblood.
ReplyDeleteHe looks gorgeous, and very happy in his work on top of that. Congrats, you must be so proud! =D
ReplyDeleteI often feel the same way. Isnt it great to be a proud momma-- like we produced them ourselves!
ReplyDeleteHe looks great - happy, relaxed, and sound! You should be beaming!
ReplyDeleteIf you were wondering I had the music from the video turned off and Riley goes equally well to Bust a Move by the Glee cast....
ReplyDeletewhat a magnificent animal!
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