Sienna Updates

Those of you who are friends with me on Facebook already know that I am dealing with some bad news regarding Booger. I am not ready to talk about it yet (and am still awaiting some test results), but I will share the story as soon as I know more.

In the mean time...

Pretty girl all tacked up.

Sienna has been coming right along in her training (no surprise there). These days, her owner is riding her out in the big pasture in between lessons both at the walk and gait. I think we're getting ready to go for her first off property trail ride in the next couple sessions (if the weather ever cooperates... we seriously get rain every Tuesday).

Look at this sweet face.

The other week, Mike got done with work early and came with me when I worked the mare. It worked out because Denise was away that day, and I felt better having another person on the property just in case.

The only photo I took. Love this barn.

We tacked up at the hitching rail while Mike got to meet Enya and the pony.

Enya is still suspicious of me.

We went in the dry lot where I did our routine flex, mount, flex again. By now Sienna is a 'pull out of field and ride' type.

We went right out to the field and rode around. We walked all over, then gaited all over. Sienna was perky and relaxed. She definitely understands that her job is to carry the silly human around. Good girl.

She was swishing her tail, but I love her expression.

Model status.

We haven't cantered yet. Sienna gets a little uneasy when I ask for more than gaiting speed. She canters well on the ground, so I don't think it will take much to bridge the gap under saddle. She's happy to gait fast or slow, and has really clean gaits, which I totally love. The more I ride her, the more I think she's a TWH.

Not sure how to go faster. Good effort.

It was a lovely ride on a gorgeous summer night. Denise is thrilled with her progress and is already talking about all the trail ride adventures they will have together. I think having a second horse to share with friends and family is an exciting concept for her... and not too far in the future!

I can't say enough nice things about this mare.