Jabby's First Show and My New Pony

Yesterday we went to the Horse Park again to cheer for Erin and Jabby at their first show together. Kim and Lynn were already there when we arrived. Erin and Jabby made me proud and we all had a ton of fun together. It was nice for Jabby to have a show experience that didn't end badly for him. The progress Erin is making with him is awesome. I took a ton of photos, of course.

After the show, we were walking around the Horse Park when we spotted a loose Weimaraner running up the driveway. When no person appeared, we lured him over using Herbie as a bait dog (ha, get it? Cuz she's a pit bull? No? Not funny?) The unfixed dog was very friendly, but didn't have tags on his collar. Mike leashed him and we waited for his owner to appear. She did a few minutes later, and Mike handed the dog off. Moments later, he was back, trying to play with Herbie. His owner called and he ignored her.

THEN she came up to me and asked if they were going to fight.
"Well," I replied through gritted teeth, "MY dog is very friendly so as long as YOUR dog isn't a problem, I'm sure they'll be fine."
"O. You don't let him run loose?" she asked, pointing to the leash in Kim's hand.
"Not during a horse show when there's a big sign that says 'all dogs must be on leash', no."
I made my point and the woman leashed her dog and disappeared. Oy!

Yesterday, my new pony arrived. Well... ok, he's only mine for the month, but I'm really excited.

Last week, I got a call from Jen, who I boarded Ozzy with before I had him at SRF.

"So, I hear you work with problem horses," I could hear her grinning.
"Yes I do."
"Remember CP?"
"Yes."
"Well, he's a problem horse. I'd love to drop him off on Saturday."

CP was an adorable two year old pony that Jen's friend/client, Frank, picked up at the auction shortly before I moved Ozzy. He's now five, and apparently he has a nasty buck. Jen, who I have always respected as a rider, rode him last year and he tossed her. Last month, they sent him away for professional training. A week later, they called to check his progress.

The trainer said, "Well, he launched my assistant."
"And did you get back on him?"
"No."
"Well, then, you're not a very good trainer, are you?"

And so they dropped him off yesterday. It was like a mini reunion of people I haven't seen in forever. CP (which stands for Chestnut Pony, by the way) seemed to recognize me and came right over and shoved his head in my chest when he unloaded. He settled right in like nothing had happened. He'll be out by himself for a couple days. Then he'll go with the minis.

Today Mike and I went to play with the pony. I called and he came trotting across the field to meet me at the gate. I just about melted. I brushed him and his ground manners were stellar. He's great with his head, feet, and ears. He stands tied. He leads like a saint.

We threw him out in the outdoor so I could snap pictures and I'm pretty much in love. He has great gaits and an adorable face. Also, he has chrome and isn't bay! LOL. He was throwing in changes just for fun. Best of all, when I was done taking photos, I called him and he came right back over to me.

Tomorrow is pony launching day. We'll see how it goes. I have a crash vest just in case. At 13.2hh he'll be the SMALLEST horse I've ever ridden. Haha.

Pony's first steps in his new paddock. 

Love this face!

Meeting the minis.

Erin and Jabby

Pit crew!

Random friesian.

Kim photo bombing the loose dog. 

Herbie and Jabby, BFF's. 

Excuse my sweats. Taken for size comparison. 

Uphill pony is uphill!

Floaty!

Flying changes!

Pony prance!

Handsome devil!

OMG SO CUTE!!!

Check out the tempis on the fence line.

Changes, prancing, and tail flagging. 

Tritty trot.