Honest Horse

I've started jumping Trouble. I started jumping him because I think he needs cross training, not just dressage, in order to strengthen his muscles. I need to find some other stuff to do with him, like trail riding or hill work.

So it turns out that Trouble is the most honest horse I've ever jumped. You just need to point him at a fence and he goes. He'll go over anything.

I'd like to show him in Dressage in recognized shows next year and Combined Training (CT) in schooling shows and see if we can get any awards next year. I talked to Jen about it and she is willing to take Trouble and I to her hunter shows so we can get some confidence in the jumping ring.

We had a lesson today and he is getting better. He isn't completely tracking up but his hind foot is at least reaching his front footprint now. He has probably added about six inches to his stride.

Overall, it has been a very good week.