Monday, March 22, 2010

Current Schedule and March Parelli Play Day

Hello Friends!

We just finished up a two-day playday here at Patch of Heaven Stables, the exciting new format gives people more of a chance to get here and learn! We had a wonderful group both days. On Saturday, we had a group come that I had already been acquainted with, I had done a performance with on of the ladies that came. I helped a couple of the students with problems they had in their journey. It's amazing what little changes, can make such a HUGE difference! On Sunday, we had a group from the Lake Norman area come, this was the first time I had met them. They were such a friendly group! A couple of them had just been introduced to the program, so I talked with them, and later on did a demonstration of the 7 Games and how they carry on into advanced maneuvers and eventually performance. I plan on hosting a 2-day play day every month, until I leave for Florida in November, email me if you'd like to join us. Enjoy the pictures!
New, Groomed and Improved Facility...


SUNDAY

7 Games Demonstration...







Christian and Reina...


SATURDAY

Fabio waiting like a good boy...

Christian and Reina, cutting Sundance...

Fun with our new playground...


Little Aamira, waiting patiently...

Bethany and Bebe...

Mariah and Starsky...


Mariah & Starsky, Liz and Eli, Nathalie, Heidi, Lisa and Duck...


Beth and Bebe...


Liz and Eli...


Laura and Ace



A Casual Day on the Farm...





We've been having a blast around here! As for everyday life on the farm, Christian and I are playing with 6 horses a day.
Reina - Coming a long nicely! Christian is playing with her daily, and am preparing them for playing on the 45 foot line. Christian can now canter her on a loose rein in an open pasture, with no problems. Reina has come a long way, I am very proud to be Christians instructor and to see them progress every day.

Bebe - We recently put up a liberty corral, and Bebe has never played in one before. He is more towards the RBI side in the liberty corral, so I am working on his confidence in that area. His canter has become more smooth, we are playing with a million transitions and riding in many areas for his emotional and physical control, his mental and physical fitness.
Sundance - Fabio and I are having a blast! We are about ready to film our Level 4 Liberty, I am very happy and excited about our current progress. We are playing with a lot of Finesse, with our Cradle Bridle and Pat's B3 bit. Lots of forequarter and hindquarter yields, along with sideways etc. We are also doing bareback, bridless and carrotstick-less riding, nothing on him! It is coming along well also, very fun to do! Such a testimonial to how far we have come. I am so proud of him!

Aamira - The baby and I have been playing consistently for 2-3 weeks now, and I already have her doing a lot of Level 3 tasks. At the moment, we are preparing for Liberty, which is VERY exciting! This little girl has a very bright future, I am so blessed to be a part of this precious life.

Starsky - Now Mr. Starsky has come leaps and bounds! I have been working with him consistently for 2-3 weeks now. He no longer jerks, bolts, kicks, bucks or rears. He is playing with Level 3 online, preparing for Liberty and Level 3 Freestyle. I rode him this Saturday, at the play day bareback for the first time in an open field, he gave me no trouble. I was so very proud, almost to tears! I have had him for three years now, and he has just now gotten to the point where I can start doing this with him. His progress is mind blowing, it came at the perfect time. His hooves are getting back to normal, so is his spirit... that had been broken the previous 20 years of his life. I look forward to playing with him everyday, he will live the rest of his life here, as a casual riding horse and partner, at Patch of Heaven Stables.
Breeze - She is retired and a finished riding horse. We are just working on her confidence on the ground. Sideways was rusty too, so we are tuning that up. She is a work in progress, I look forward to seeing her confidence grow, she is such a star!