I visited Sid at bootcamp...

Cheeky expression

He's doing great! His body looks good, he's gaining strength, and getting more balanced. He's still the same big cheeky baby I left a few weeks ago, but the consistency and discipline is really good for him. I'm the one that broke him and has done most of the work on him, and I think it's really healthy for horses to get worked/ridden by other people. I want him to be the type that anyone can get on and enjoy.

Pre-ride briefing

There is not too much to talk about training wise...he is just getting steadier and steadier. He's only 5 now, and ~17.1. so a big boy...because of it he still has a bit of trouble with balance. He is not bad/naughty, but he does get frustrated with work from time to time. Britt has been doing a bit of lunging over caveletti which she said is really helping. The lighting in the arena was terrible for picture taking (sunny outside, but riding in a covered ring), and for some reason it was very difficult to get a clear action shot today, but I did what I could. Luckily he's handsome enough to improve any picture :)

Slightly above the bridle, but nicely over the back and at least trying to move uphill. 

Nice and supple...this is why he is so fun to ride!

All in all I'm thrilled with how he's going, and really happy with the way Britt is bringing him along. I'm going back next Tuesday to watch him work again, and to take a lesson on one of her other horses! I cant wait! 

I'll be headed out to the stable where Sid is usually stabled on Thursday and Friday to groom some old lesson horses and hopefully start getting some confidence back on the ground. I'll update on that soon!