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Message thread at CPP
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*** Performer Stables***Hestie: *I give Sara a light squeeze with my knees and cluck to her and she starts off at a lively trot. I lay my right rein over her neck, asking her to go to the right of the barrel and around it to the left. I switch reins again and again, guiding her through the maze of barrels. Then I squeeze Sara a bit more, asking her for a more lively trot. She tightens her stride, lifting her legs higher to avoid striking her hooves against the poles. She arches her neck and her mane flows out freely as we move quickly over the poles. Then I give her a light kick, accompanied by a bit of clucking, and she flies into a smooth, fast canter. She tosses her head, trying to gallop, but I expertly pull gently on the reins and hold her in. Then in anticipation of the oncoming jumps I lean forward, rise in my saddle and keep my feet down. I hover just above the pommel as we soar into the sky, flying over the mossy log. Then, quickly, I lean back to avoid flying over Sara's head and to help her land in a smoother, well-balanced way. Then we're off again and lean into the wind. I rise again, keeping my head up and my heels down and we rise again over the last log. We land smoothly on the other side, and I pull Sara into a skidding stop, stirring up a cloud of dust. Then I cluck and nudge Sara into a smooth, slow walk and guide her to the tarp. Sara skids to a stop in fear of the crackly noise nearly throwing me. But I keep my seat, despite the lacking of a horn and I reassure her with a squeeze. I let her head free so she can view the tarp, yet I keep her facing it. Then, when her quivering slows, and finally stops, I give her the slightest nudge. She walks over the tarp cautiously her ears and eyes alert. Her nostrils quiver, but she walks over it and then lets out a sigh of relief after we leave it. I walk her slowly to the gate and hop off, motioning Marian in.* Good luck on the tarp!
Marian: Thanks! *I apply a gentle kick to Force's ribs, and he instantly knows my meaning. He jumps into a fast-paced, high-stepping trot. I pull gently on his right rein, then his left, then right again, and so on, taking Force through the barrels. Then, through light pressure on the reins I guide him to the poles. I pull him in a bit and we dance lightly over the poles, the tips of his hooves just touching the dust. Then I give him a firm nudge with my heels and we take off at a speedy pace. I listen to the thunder of her hooves striking the dirt. I listen to the rhythm. 1,2,3. 1,2,3. I rise in my stirrups as we clear the log. We fly over it with great excellency. Force is a perfect picture, his front legs tucked as he soars into the air. I too, look good, my chin up, my heels down, my attention focused on my horse, and the jumps. We land lightly on the other side, canter for a few lengths and once again, we're up in the air, flying over the world, all alone in the sky. After we land on the opposite side I slowly rein him in. We slow to a walk by the time we reach the tarp, and I use my horse psychology to my advantage. I let Force stand by the edge of the tarp, letting him survey it, letting him go over this frightful object whenever he wishes, so long as he goes. After a bit, he puts a foot tentatively forward. I back him up with praise and support him strongly with my legs, urging him to go on. He walks slowly over the tarp at last, proudly, unafraid and sure of himself. Then I walk him out of the room, hop off and give him an encouraging pat.* Good boy. | 
Maid Mairain & Dawn Rising | | 2012-10-26 03:23:58 | | Oops, sorry Fandango, I didn't see your post. Thanks for alerting me MM.
Kathy: Now that everyone has gone...
Lucy and Luke. You two are intermediate.
James. You are in beginner.
Hailey. You are in Advanced.
Gemma and Fiyero: Advanced.
Kierra and Jack: Intermediate.
marian and Hesty. Advanced.
That's all for this lesson. So let's cool down. *I lead the group in a walk around the arena twice, then I walk Knox up to the barn, I untack him and groom him, I put him in his stall, I walk back to see if anyone needs help*
Gemma: *I lead Sunny to the barn and untack her, I groom her and put her in the paddock for mares, I see a younger student (as there are some day students) trying to put on a halter backwards and helps her out*
Kierra: *I walk Honey up and untack and groom her, I put her with Sunny*
Jack: *I untack and groom poppete, I put her in the mare paddock*
Fiyero; *I untack and groom Froggy, I put him in the gelding paddock*
Kathy: Alright, now it's time for you to go get relaxed. Marian, may I see you in my office first though? | 
ParelliChick & Lady of the Mist | | 2012-10-26 21:13:36 | | Here's the schedule, in the group lesson, we will have a together time to warm up and cool down, then Kathy will teach the beginner, Mr. O'Reily will teach the intermediates and Mrs. Debous will teach advanced.
Sunday
7:00: Wake Up, take care of horses
7:30: Shower
8:30: Get Dressed for Church (optional on your belief)
9:00: Church (optional on your belief)
10:00: Get dressed for lessons
10:30: Groom horses
11:00: Group Lesson
12:00: Break for lunch
1:00: Private Lessons
2:00: Trail Ride
3:00: Cool Down horses and untack
3:30: Field Trip
6:00: Dinner
6:30: Free Time
8:00: Horse care
9:00: Get ready for bed
10:00: Lights out
Monday-Friday
7:00 Wake up
7:30 Horse care
8:00 Shower and get dressed
8:30 Math
9:30 Language (French, Spanish or German)
10:30 English
11:30 Science
12:00 Lunch
1:00 History
2:00 get ready for lessons
2:30 group Lesson
3:30 Private Lesson
4:30 English lesson or Free Time for Westerners
6:30 Western Lesson or free time for Englishers
8:30 Horse Care
9:00 Get ready for bed
10:00 Lights Out
Saturday
7:00 Wake up
7:30 Barn Chores
8:00 Shower
8:30 Get dressed
9:00 Group Lesson
10:00 Private Lesson if Kathy says its needed, if nobody needs it, just extra time for group lesson
11:00 Get ready for trail ride
12:00 Eat by the river
1:00 Western Lesson
3:00 English lesson
5:00 Fun Show
6:00 Dinner
6:30 Awards
8:00 Free time
9:00 Get ready for bed
10:00 Lights Out |
ParelliChick & Lady of the Mist | | 2012-10-26 21:13:36 | | Hestie: *I trot at Marian*
Marian: *I trot at Hestie. We meet half way, hit a highfive and I shout quietly to not upset the horses,* Whoohoo! Advanced! *Then I leap off Force and lead him into the barn to untack. I groom him well and put him in a stall. Then I go into the office. Yes? What was it you wanted me for?
Hestie: *I untack and groom Sara* |
Maid Mairain & Dawn Rising | | 2012-10-27 19:54:28 | | Lucy: Goes to Star’s Stall *Hi big boy* Webster honks hi then waddles to the door. Lucy opens the stall door and slips in Webster goes out and waddle outside to eat. She hugs the black horse she whispers to him *I rode a Black Overo Thoroughbred mare in my Lesson she is 5 and named Southern Belle or just Belle. I was thinking the whole time that you two would have the nicest Foals. Luke rode Wolf a 5 year old Black Leopard Appaloosa. James rode Second Chance Charlie or Charlie an 8 year old Chestnut quarter horse. Your best friend E.T is here so is Lilly. * The black horse nickers.*I’ll see about you being pastured with Cowboy and him, Promise Mr. Man.* Then she pets him. She leaves and goes to Cowboy Stall The a dun and white ovreo nickers as She comes up. She goes in and tells him about the lesson.
James: *Tells E.T about the lesson then Lilly
Luke: Tells Lovey and Moonlight
Lucy and James: Head to see Dollar and Price
Luke: Doss the same
Lucy: *How are E.T and Lilly?*
James: *Good Star and Cowboy?*
Lucy: Good.*
All: come to Dollar and Price stalls The two colts are waiting
Lucy: Pulls out a mint and off it to Price he eats in and Nicker. *That’s all I have Boy.*
James: gives dollar an apple slice
All: Here a trailer
Lucy: *Dad and Whisper.*
All: go out to were Lucy and Luke’s dad Parked.
L and L ‘s Dad: Gets out and Hugs his Kids *Lucy the horse in that trailer isn’t the Junior Grand Prix Jumper He was when you watched him for the three years you did.*
Lucy: *I Know But that will Change Let’s get him unload and Stable him. *
(LL) Dad: Opens the door of the two horse slate and lowers the Ramp.
Lucy: Can hardly tell Lipizzaner /TB is the same horse she watch compete for so Long. *Dad Is It really Him.*
Dad: *Yes Luc. I Have to go bye sweety.* He closes the Trailer and drives away
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Starwalker123 & Star | | 2012-10-28 00:49:44 | | | Kathy: I want to talk to you about Diva. I need her to be able for other people to ride her. It's not safe. What if she desides that your an enemy? You never know what will happen. |
ParelliChick & Lady of the Mist | | 2012-10-28 01:24:16 | | (How do we know what time it is?)
She leans forward and hugs Bingo then walks him out and untacks, grooms him, then puts him in his stall. Haley watched him for a bit before deciding to take Louie for a walk. A yawn over took her as she grabbed his small red halter and clipped it on him. Louie nuzzled her knee and she let out a laugh. "Your not a horse! Your a dog!" She leaned down and scratched his chin then gave him a carrot. He crunched it noisily and she waited for him to finish before walking around with the small colt. They walked out of the barn and towards the stallion barn to see Jazzy. On the way, she got him to do the cutest trot as he stretched out his short legs. She giggled as he bounced up and down. Haley brought him to a stop outside Jazzy's stall. The large horse stuck his head over the door and sniffed the smaller horse. Louie half reared and back ed up with a snort as Jazz yanked his head back in. "Intimidated by a mini horse Jazz?" She laughed as he shook his head and walked over to the food. "Ill take you out once im done with our walk. Promise." And with that, the colt and the teen continued walking around campus.
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FandangoStarr & Balios | | 2012-10-29 21:42:36 | | | Marion: I understand that. I do know she won't hate me or something ever, but that's why I asked my mom to come. We had started working on her fear of others but then I came here so we had to stop. |
Maid Mairain & Dawn Rising | | 2012-10-30 00:34:38 | | | James: walks Lilly his mini aroun and runs into Haley and her mini |
Starwalker123 & Star | | 2012-10-30 01:46:49 | | | Kathy: Well, I can help you out. You never know what's going on in a horses head Marion. You never know what will happen to them. |
ParelliChick & Lady of the Mist | | 2012-10-31 13:04:22 | |
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