I honestly thought I would be blogging more often. Seems like every time I come I am chasing kids, cleaning the house, or passing out. So goes the life of a wife/mom/equestrian.
Well, here is what you need to know to get caught up on Dixie.
I am spending lots of quality time at the barn, not cleaning, not dealing with other people or their horses, just me and Dixie. That is a big change, and as much as I loved being busy in California I love this more. Dixie does live in a big stall most of the day with a few hours of turn out.
Another big change. I thought this would be really hard on her (and me because I felt guilty denying her of pasture and friends) but it has proved the opposite.
Not only does she nicker when I arrive, her overall demeanor is calmer, quieter, and generally easier to work with (most days). She is a mare after all and if I take a few days off I can see it in her attitude. Not. Pleased.
We have been working on some new tricks, you may have seen them on our Facebook page. She can hand me the whip when I drop it. We are also trying to master the Spanish Walk. We are in Spain after all!
The final big change for us is joining a drill team. We will surely have more new on that in the future but suffice it to say we love it. I was on a drill team once as a kid and that is what I feel like every time the music starts up. I am so happy to have found another thing to do with Dixie.
Dixie has gone through lots of changes in the 4 years I have had her, but this is certainly the biggest and best yet.
Well, here is what you need to know to get caught up on Dixie.
Another big change. I thought this would be really hard on her (and me because I felt guilty denying her of pasture and friends) but it has proved the opposite.
Not only does she nicker when I arrive, her overall demeanor is calmer, quieter, and generally easier to work with (most days). She is a mare after all and if I take a few days off I can see it in her attitude. Not. Pleased.
We have been working on some new tricks, you may have seen them on our Facebook page. She can hand me the whip when I drop it. We are also trying to master the Spanish Walk. We are in Spain after all!
Dixie has gone through lots of changes in the 4 years I have had her, but this is certainly the biggest and best yet.
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