yay for Bliss finally coming home! Now all we need are pictures.
Great post Demi. I can't wait to see how your experiment pans out.
Beautiful pictures Alx and SF!
So great news on the home front...I finally got a saddle fitter to come to my place and reflock Rudy's saddle and, of course, let me try out the saddles she was selling. First off, Rudy's back was perfectly symmetrical with palpation and flocking wear, so yay me for riding straight and evenly. Secondly, I tried a Trilogy Debbie out and after a few minutes of trepidation on Rudy's part, he suddenly lifted his back and started blowing softly in the trot. I had to stop and lengthen my stirrups so I could sit in the right part of the saddle, and then I asked for the canter. Rudy was such a happy fellow, so fluid so much jump. After that, I tried a monoflap (I loved it, he HATED it) and then my saddle pre and post flocking (she did a really nice job on it)which he was much happier in again. Votes were tabulated and the winner is...Debbie Trilogy. Yup, I just ordered a new saddle.
Tio had to stand there for a couple hours waiting for his turn to be ridden, but he did so with patience and good humor. By the time I finally got to him, I had to hurry because we had a graduation bbq to attend. Anyways, he was a little stiff on the lunge at first, but quickly transitioned into his flowy hunter gaits with no bucking despite 25mph chilly wind. had a lovely quick walk up and down the road and then right to work in the arena where we were able to accomplish a fairly decent si both directions. He also offered a walk-canter towards the end, so yeah, i took him up on it. Canter is definitely getting stronger and easier to sit.
The Pixio arrived but I haven't had time to even open the package. Lol