Looking back on 2012 and into 2013

First day of 2012 and out for a trail ride on the farm with
Margarita, the trusty  Icelandic horse

What a year it has been for little Flash! He did lots of growing and learning this year. We have made huge strides in training from solidify ground exercises to learning about wearing sheets and learning how to respond to crinkly, noisy, flappy things. Flash also made the move from the country farm to the boarding barn where Deuce lives so I could spend more time working with him He went for numerous pony trail rides along side Deuce and had a few mishaps along the way but we got through them. Both boys are quite level headed, thankfully. We made big strides in learning about steering though ground driving too and even worked towards sitting in the saddle and being carried around a little bit too! We are making big strides at a very slow pace towards being ridden.

Moved to PRF in August and discovered the fun
with mirrors in the indoor arena!

Shadowing Deuce in the pasture at PRF

In 2013, I am planning on more work towards consistent riding, off farm trail rides (ponying with Deuce), maybe going to a few horse shows to spectate, camping trips, and maybe even compete in some in hand classes as a USEA Future Event Horse. My My, it will be a busy year!!!