It's Official! My First Blog Post

Yesterday was Jimmy Wofford's XC clinic at Fair Hill. Chewy was his usual whimsical self, not being able to take anything seriously but leaping over everything easily. Jimmy wanted me to get a little more of a gallop going to get him to focus and be in a better balance before going to some of the spookier jumps. Don't pull, don't kick, just correct when needed and be soft. I love lessons with Mr. Wofford and I think the exposure for Chewy is great.

There was a hunter show at Grazing Acres where I board on Sunday, and my goal was to get Fugi in a baby greens class, but unfortunately I had to leave for work before the class was called. The atmosphere was a lot for poor Fugi, who has only been off the track a little over 6 months. I thought for sure his heart was going to pound through his chest, but he behaved himself beautifully. He danced around a bit, but settled after a walk around, realizing there were only ponies galloping around, no true competition for him! :) I'm hoping to get him to another show soon where we can get over some fences and prove that he is way more than just a racetrack reject. 

Chewy schooling the baby options at the water complex at Fair Hill during the Jimmy Wofford clinic