https://collectingtbs.com/2017/06/26/sundays/2017-06-27T02:37:31+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2017/06/09/12-miles/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_6742.jpgIMG_6742Modeling his new GreenGard grazing muzzle and halter. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_65231.jpgIMG_6523https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_65201.jpgIMG_6520https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_6519.jpgIMG_6519https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_6514.jpgIMG_6514https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_6510.jpgIMG_6510https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_6521.pngIMG_6521https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_6508.jpgIMG_6508https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_6523.jpgIMG_6523Back on his feethttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_6520.jpgIMG_6520He finally sat up and started to deflate. 2017-06-11T14:41:46+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2017/05/04/out-on-our-own/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_6317.jpgIMG_6317https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_6296.jpgIMG_6296https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_6293.jpgIMG_6293https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_6291.jpgIMG_6291https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_6287.jpgIMG_6287https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_6282.jpgIMG_6282https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_6283.jpgIMG_62832017-05-04T18:14:46+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2017/05/02/new-neighborhood/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_6267.jpgIMG_6267https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_6272.jpgIMG_6272https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_6270.jpgIMG_6270https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_6274.jpgIMG_62742017-05-02T13:01:39+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2017/04/24/x-halt/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_6223.jpgIMG_6223https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_6222.jpgIMG_62222017-04-25T04:33:00+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2017/04/03/everything-zen/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_5996.jpgIMG_5996Loving the increasingly pleasant demeanor Fred is showing as his fitness improves 2017-04-07T01:19:03+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2017/03/20/the-rides-of-march/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_5892.jpgIMG_5892https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_5890.jpgIMG_5890Getting a little fancy2017-03-21T13:02:16+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2017/03/05/spring-fever/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_5770.jpgimg_5770https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_5771.jpgimg_5771https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_5762.jpgimg_5762https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_5753.jpgimg_5753https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_5752.jpgimg_5752https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_5772.jpgimg_57722017-03-06T03:28:23+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2017/02/27/unlucky-for-a-moment/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_5725.jpgimg_57252017-03-01T13:52:55+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2017/02/23/macro-equine-omics/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_4989.jpgimg_4989https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_5176.jpgimg_5176https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_5144.jpgimg_51442017-02-28T03:30:48+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2015/07/26/my-sweet-boy/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/image10.jpgimagehttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/image9.jpgimagehttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/image8.jpgimagehttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/image7.jpgimageThe night before.https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/image6.jpgimagehttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/image5.jpgimageNOM! https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/image4.jpgimageAdmiring his get well card https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/image3.jpgimageSuch a stellar patient. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/image2.jpgimagehttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/image1.jpgimage2017-02-22T15:34:53+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2017/01/08/course-correction/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/trot-fred.jpgtrot-fredhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_4754.jpgimg_4754https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_4750.jpgimg_4750https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_4734.jpgimg_4734https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_4730.jpgimg_4730https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_4726.jpgimg_4726https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_4745.jpgimg_4745https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_4769.jpgimg_4769https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_4782.jpgimg_47822017-01-22T23:01:59+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2017/01/19/not-again-yes-again/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/bareback-2.jpgbareback-2https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/bareback-1.jpgbareback-1https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_4873.jpgimg_4873https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_4874.jpgimg_4874https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_4875.jpgimg_48752017-01-20T19:55:45+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2017/01/12/touch-wood/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_47301.jpgimg_4730https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_4827.jpgimg_4827Admiring himself.2017-01-13T12:23:53+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2016/05/15/why-i-ride/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/bad-and-naughty.jpgbad-and-naughtyhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/whoops.jpgwhoopshttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/spook.jpgspookhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/spooky.jpgspooky2016-06-22T19:40:45+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2016/02/20/the-perfect-dressage-saddle-for-thoroughbreds/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/screen-shot-2016-02-20-at-9-46-30-am.jpgScreen Shot 2016-02-20 at 9.46.30 AMhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/d20831a__83979-1455135276-1280-1280.jpgd20831a__83979-1455135276-1280-1280https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ecrs_products.jpgecrs_productshttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/screen-shot-2013-08-04-at-9-48-46-pm.pngscreen-shot-2013-08-04-at-9-48-46-pm2016-02-22T14:57:56+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2016/02/01/back-in-the-saddle-literally/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/image1.jpegimagehttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/image.jpegimage2016-02-03T19:38:16+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2015/08/25/i-hope-this-lasts/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image10.jpgimage2016-01-29T00:27:08+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2015/08/24/revving-up-vs-ratcheting-back/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/clown.jpgclownhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/gullet-and-shim-2.jpggullet and shim 2Another look at Fred's back. He isn't round. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/gullet-and-shim-1.jpggullet and shim 1A narrower gullet and front shims. Fred seems to approve of this combo. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/c-and-fred.jpgc and fred2015-08-24T21:40:42+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2015/08/04/big-red-fred/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image9.jpgimageFrom our lesson last night. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image8.jpgimageBig Red Fred. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image7.jpgimagehttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image6.jpgimagehttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image5.jpgimagehttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image4.jpgimageDuring the test ride. I felt comfortable right away. And this canter is really nice. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image3.jpgimageAnother snippet from the test ride. Fancy. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image2.jpgimagehttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image1.jpgimagehttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image.jpgimageOne of the eye catching pictures from Fred's ad.2015-08-24T13:57:53+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2015/07/30/the-little-unicorn/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/justin-1.jpgjustin 12015-08-02T00:13:28+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2015/01/30/more-tools-and-tactics/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/late-jan-trot.jpglate jan trot2015-02-03T00:54:33+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2015/01/20/joy-and-pain/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ctbs-1-19-trot.jpgctbs 1 19 trotActivating the inside hind 2015-01-20T12:27:46+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2015/01/03/playing-in-the-sandbox/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/fullsizerender.jpgFullSizeRenderI'm crazy about our giant new sandbox. 2015-01-04T04:34:38+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2014/12/29/independent-study/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image7.jpgimageBoomer and Derby eb route to their third barn in one month. Good boys! https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image6.jpgimageCloudy Boy and me. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image5.jpgimageEnjoying his much larger stall. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image4-e1419906784820.jpgimageHis new room has a view. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image3.jpgimagehttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image2.jpgimagehttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image1.jpgimagehttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image.jpgimage2015-01-02T00:07:03+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2014/11/21/a-simple-but-momentous-fix/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image.jpgimage2014-11-22T13:28:47+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2014/09/21/two-fer/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/image1.jpgimagehttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/image.jpgimageAustin. He's adorable. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jag-and-pals.jpgjag and pals2014-10-06T16:24:33+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2014/09/17/magical-muscles/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/10672361_10152337134293321_8416224657038914032_n.jpg10672361_10152337134293321_8416224657038914032_n2014-09-22T17:03:21+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2014/08/31/summer-school/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/screen-shot-2014-08-31-at-8-52-44-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2014-08-31 at 8.52.44 PMhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/derby-trail2.jpgderby trail2Derby, with Carson up, out on the trails, with Christy and Liam. Photo by Natalie, who was aboard Eliot at the time. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/screen-shot-2014-08-31-at-9-05-28-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2014-08-31 at 9.05.28 PM2014-09-02T16:08:47+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2014/07/20/working-on-the-weekend/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image5.jpgimageYes! Activating the inside hind, and even getting him to lift his front end a bit. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image4.jpgimagehttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image3.jpgimagehttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image2.jpgimageCanter two point. We're both working. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image1.jpgimage2014-07-22T18:37:11+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2014/07/22/better-than-ribbons/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/7891a-circleofaids2_0zkf.jpg7891a-circleofaids2_0zkf2014-07-22T16:48:30+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2014/07/09/warm-up-act/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/screen-shot-2014-07-08-at-2-08-23-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2014-07-08 at 2.08.23 PMHonest - to - God connection through the outside rein.https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/screen-shot-2014-07-08-at-2-09-53-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2014-07-08 at 2.09.53 PMWe are growing a neck!2014-07-09T18:55:39+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2014/07/07/savage-amusement/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/screen-shot-2014-07-06-at-10-55-45-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2014-07-06 at 10.55.45 PMhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image.jpgimageThe trot is nicely uphill. So is the path I must take to work on my position. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/screen-shot-2014-07-06-at-10-52-12-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2014-07-06 at 10.52.12 PMHe's much more comfortable, moving out willingly and using his back. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/derby4july.jpgderby4julyDerby was feeling patriotic this weekend.2014-07-07T13:35:01+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2014/06/04/a-fitting-end/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5835.jpgIMG_5835So happy to be riding outside!https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/screen-shot-2014-06-04-at-8-36-32-am.jpgScreen Shot 2014-06-04 at 8.36.32 AMWorking a stretch, something other saddles made impossible. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5836.jpgIMG_58362014-06-04T17:54:27+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2014/05/16/fit-to-be-tried/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/screen-shot-2014-05-16-at-7-05-10-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2014-05-16 at 7.05.10 PMI need to regain my position - the Albion makes me work for it - but the horse is approving. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/screen-shot-2014-05-16-at-7-21-06-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2014-05-16 at 7.21.06 PMWarming up. He was moving out, at last. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/screen-shot-2014-05-15-at-11-44-38-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2014-05-15 at 11.44.38 PM2014-05-17T02:50:41+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2014/04/16/yep-saddle-fit/2014-04-21T23:32:59+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2014/04/15/the-culprit/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image.jpgimage2014-04-15T14:37:45+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2014/04/13/tattletale/2014-04-14T01:33:31+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/horses/mads/details-about-maddie-jc-name-la-cheryl/2014-03-26T12:13:24+00:00weekly0.6https://collectingtbs.com/2014/03/25/priceless-i-think-not/2014-03-27T01:27:52+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2014/03/23/go-on-then/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/derbs-and-c.jpgderbs and chttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/derbs-and-c-2.jpgderbs and c 22014-03-24T12:07:12+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2014/03/20/back-to-work/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/screen-shot-2014-03-20-at-10-49-52-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2014-03-20 at 10.49.52 PMTwo point. Ow ow ow. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/screen-shot-2014-03-20-at-10-55-36-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2014-03-20 at 10.55.36 PM2014-03-24T02:38:39+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2014/03/17/the-reveal/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/argyle.jpgargylehttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/trot-left.jpgtrot lefthttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/trot-diagonal.jpgtrot diagonalhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/photo-1-1.jpgphoto 1 (1)Derby on 3/17. He's looking pretty out of shape. 2014-07-21T07:22:42+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2014/02/26/frozen-but-not-in-place/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_3743.jpgIMG_3743Stop taking my d@mn picture and take me inside already! https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/washme.jpgwashmeThe super-cold temperatures mean that the arena can't be watered as much as we'd like. :P2014-03-12T14:27:03+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2014/01/31/finally2/2014-02-25T22:34:37+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/03/15/farewell-fondly/2014-02-23T15:43:28+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2014/01/09/light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_3518.jpgIMG_3518Horsicleshttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_3535.jpgIMG_3535modeling our cute new polos (and other matching gear) - thanks Natalie! https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_3541.jpgIMG_3541Ready to root for the Packershttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_2608.jpgIMG_2608Cold-night selfie. 2014-01-09T21:31:30+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2013/12/09/four-degrees/2013-12-11T23:58:55+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2013/12/07/security-blanket/2013-12-10T21:01:45+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2013/11/25/confluence/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/screen-shot-2013-11-25-at-11-50-55-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2013-11-25 at 11.50.55 PMhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_3009.jpgIMG_3009The eq isn't great, but I love the filter. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1606.jpgIMG_1606https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1609.jpgIMG_1609Our new friends, Natalie and Pearl The Beautiful2013-11-26T05:56:55+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2013/11/20/feedback/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_2170.jpgIMG_2170Doing big trot/little trot with Tuckhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_2172.jpgIMG_2172Working with my little buddy Tuckerhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1614.jpgIMG_1614https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1614.jpgIMG_16142013-11-21T15:50:46+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2013/09/05/orange-you-glad/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1251.jpgIMG_1251https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/screen-shot-2013-09-04-at-11-26-25-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2013-09-04 at 11.26.25 PMWe've worked hard just to get here. 2013-11-20T19:50:13+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2013/08/07/coming-through/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/screen-shot-2013-08-04-at-9-48-46-pm.pngScreen Shot 2013-08-04 at 9.48.46 PMI thought we were still trotting but evidently not. 2013-08-26T01:14:30+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2013/07/30/motivation2/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/austin-yield.jpgaustin yield2013-07-30T14:59:00+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2013/07/24/the-big-toe-and-the-collarbone/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0710.jpgIMG_07102013-07-25T17:16:55+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/09/29/holy-vows-also-known-as-derby/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/holybull.jpgholybullhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/horse_halo-_3big.jpgHorse_Halo-_3bigGrandpappy Halo, evil but talented. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/fatherdaughter-larger.jpgFather&Daughter largerHoly Vows, aka Derby, with one of his foals2013-06-20T03:33:41+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2013/05/26/back-to-the-isabel-for-now/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_9694.jpgIMG_9694https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_9691.jpgIMG_96912013-06-20T03:00:14+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2013/05/15/a-breakthrough/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_9552.jpgIMG_9552Himself. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_7798.jpgIMG_77982013-05-16T05:35:42+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2013/05/09/core-muscles-meet-the-half-halt/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/screen-shot-2013-05-08-at-11-25-50-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2013-05-08 at 11.25.50 PMhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/screen-shot-2013-05-08-at-11-32-27-pm1.jpgScreen Shot 2013-05-08 at 11.32.27 PMhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/screen-shot-2013-05-08-at-11-32-27-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2013-05-08 at 11.32.27 PMCompare to yesterdsy's effort2013-05-16T15:54:04+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2013/05/07/weak-right-side/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/canterleft.jpgcanterlefthttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/righthind.jpgrighthind2013-05-08T12:13:03+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2013/04/15/downtime/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/rems.jpgremsIf you're looking for an athletic dressage horse (or eventing prospect) you should check out my buddy Remy. He's for sale. http://tbatx.wordpress.com/for-sale/remy/2013-04-15T18:05:47+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2013/04/08/full-body-effort/2013-04-09T13:52:29+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2013/02/26/hands-up-and-out/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/derby-trot.jpgderby trothttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/nice-trot-2-25.jpgnice trot 2 25Hands forward, over the withers, where they belong. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/nice-walk.jpgnice walkhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/starting-walk.jpgstarting walk2013-04-04T21:27:16+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2013/04/04/getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/image.jpgimageIt was a gorgeous evening!2013-04-04T17:33:49+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2013/03/17/my-schoolmaster/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/derby-and-me.jpgderby and me2013-03-18T17:43:01+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2013/02/17/1446/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/austin-and-c.jpgaustin and cAustin, with Christy up. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2-15-stubben.jpg2 15 stubbenTooling along in the Stubben. We both liked it. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/old-stubben.jpgold stubbenMy wonderful old Stubben Romanus. Love this saddle. 2013-02-18T05:18:16+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/horses/derby/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/derby-erin-jump.jpgderby erin jumpDerby and his former owner at a clinic with Leslie Law.https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/11-3-a-nice-moment.jpg11 3 a nice moment2013-02-02T18:01:31+00:00weekly0.6https://collectingtbs.com/2013/01/30/roller-coasters/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/cute-jump.jpgcute jump2013-02-04T20:26:52+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2013/01/17/tweaks-adjustments-redemption/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1-18-canter.jpg1 18 canterhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1-18-stretch.jpg1 18 stretch2013-01-18T19:08:09+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2013/01/15/unfinished-business/2013-01-16T18:30:49+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2013/01/10/moving-forward-literally/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/derbs-apple.jpgderbs appleEnjoying some treats after a good ride tonight 2013-01-12T15:23:07+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2013/01/03/cold-back/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1-3-better.jpg1 3 betterA bit more relaxed.https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ridiculous.jpgridiculousRidiculous. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/pony-says-no.jpgpony says noReally? 2013-01-04T17:57:13+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/12/22/theres-something-about-manny/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/wintec.jpgwintechttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/albion.jpgalbionMy position on the downbeat of the post) in the Albion. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12-19-canter.jpg12 19 canter2013-01-10T00:52:15+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/12/13/jailbreak/2012-12-13T18:26:38+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/11/30/spotting-new-challenges/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/manny-canter.jpgmanny canterhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/manny-nice.jpgmanny nicehttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/manny-counter.jpgManny counterDon't WANT to bend! Manny was bracing in a counter bend (or trying to) for a lot of the ride. 2012-12-03T05:47:03+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/11/17/getting-by/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/jailbait.jpgjailbaitSolitary confinement. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/46560_10151128765313321_1282628418_n.jpg46560_10151128765313321_1282628418_n2012-11-18T04:31:30+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/11/08/post-op/2012-11-16T18:35:34+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/10/30/the-outside-rein/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/29-round.jpg29 roundVoila. Round. Rinse and repeat. Continually, for the rest of my life. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/29-give.jpg29 giveA stride later. I give with the inside, hold the outside, and apply my inside leg. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/29-braced.jpg29 bracedA braced neck. We're hanging on each other. 2012-10-30T14:56:57+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/10/19/real-sitting-trot/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/derby-confo-10-12.jpgderby confo 10 12In my defense, he's hard to put together. Derby doesn't have ideal conformation for dressage. He's a thoroughbred, and is built downhill. (Nice badonkadonk, though!) 2012-10-21T14:34:18+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/10/08/fair-weather-friend/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/f-and-f-finals.jpgF and F finalsThis picture taken by Caitlin pretty much sums up my day. We were at the show, but missing from action. 2012-10-08T18:28:42+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/10/03/ups-and-downs-in-front-of-the-judge/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sunflower-warmup.jpgsunflower warmupBack in the warm up, after the melt down. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sunflower-test-a.jpgsunflower test aCool in front of the judge ...for the moment. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sunflower-8-halt.jpgsunflower 8 haltOur 8 halt. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sunflower-banner.jpgsunflower banner2012-10-04T19:02:37+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/09/24/coiling-power-learning-to-really-half-halt/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/9-22-good-trot1.jpg9 22 good trothttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/9-22-more-active-trot.jpg9 22 more active trotMore engagement. Derby is using his hind legs more actively. He's still a bit on his forehand, though. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/pleasant-not-engaged.jpgpleasant not engagedPleasant, but not engaged at all. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/9-22-good-trot.jpg9 22 good trotThe best trot we got all day - after a bunch of transitions and half-halts. 2012-09-24T19:22:44+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/09/20/upward-spiral/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/9-18-trot-left.jpg9 18 trot leftI focused on using my inside leg to engage Derby's hind legs, getting him to step up under himself and engage. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/9-21-canter-left.jpg9 21 canter leftWe're working on engagement at the canter. The nice moments are coming more frequently, but we're not yet maintaining the "niceness" all the time. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/my-buddy.jpgmy buddyHe's a good buddy. 2012-09-20T15:01:33+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/09/15/end-of-season-crunch-time/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/8-28-back-up.jpg8 28 back upStill working on the canter. 2012-09-18T20:24:18+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/08/27/the-maserati/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/8-27-canter-rt-nice.jpg8 27 canter rt nicehttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/bad-and-naughty.jpgbad and naughtyI got another buck out of him tonight, but once again, the ride improved afterward. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/pretty-trot-8-27.jpgpretty trot 8 27Starting to get some real throughness. 2012-08-28T20:29:41+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/08/23/finally-forward/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/canter-right.jpgcanter rightA better canter is easier to sit on correctly. My posture looks much better. 2012-08-24T14:52:31+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/08/22/fixing-my-go-button/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/sunset.jpgsunsetNo, we're not schooling Spanish walk. He was stomping a fly.2012-08-24T02:08:19+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/08/19/fun-weekend/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/rainbow1.jpgrainbowhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/rainbow.jpgrainbowhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/jaggster-walking.jpgjaggster walkingThere's my Mom, and she has cookies! https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/green-duds.jpggreen dudsLook, I was born too early for My Little Pony. So I'm taking in ordinate pleasure in dressing up My Big Pony. 2012-08-20T11:23:23+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/08/16/hard-stuff/2012-08-17T04:06:48+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/08/02/incremental-improvements-2/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/8-1-stretchy-trot.jpg8 1 stretchy trothttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/8-1-canter-2.jpg8 1 canter 2https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/8-1-canter.jpg8 1 canterBetter posture. 2012-08-02T12:33:19+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/07/31/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-c/2012-08-02T13:13:09+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/07/30/its-not-a-fluke/2012-07-30T12:40:50+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/07/25/this-is-a-canter-we-can-work-with/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/stretchy-2.jpgstretchy 2https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/7-24-big-trot.jpg7 24 big trothttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/canter-downward-transition.jpgcanter downward transitionhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/canter-transition-start.jpgcanter transition startStarting the transition downwardhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/round-canter.jpground canterFinally! We're developing roundness at the canter. Yay! 2012-07-25T19:25:50+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/07/21/responsibility/2012-07-22T18:26:20+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/07/18/ill-take-six-pounds-please/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/7_18-trot-round.jpg7_18 trot roundhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/7-18-trot-corner1.jpg7 18 trot cornerhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/7-18-trot-corner.jpg7 18 trot cornerhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/huntery.jpghunteryLooking like a hunter. Not a dressager. 2012-07-19T04:39:42+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/07/15/the-path/2012-07-19T01:24:32+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/07/14/more-core/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/green-duds.jpggreen dudsNew green duds2012-07-14T14:50:32+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/07/11/you-get-what-you-ask-for-and-what-you-accept/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/getting-there-7-11.jpggetting there 7 11https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/7-11-trot-left.jpg7 11 trot leftWe worked on bend tonight, and made some progress. 2012-07-12T03:46:53+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/07/08/reset/2012-07-09T02:00:00+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/06/19/video-from-last-weeks-show/2012-06-20T01:43:11+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/06/17/redemption/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/headshot2.jpgheadshot2We were both happy to be done with the last test! Photo courtesy of Suzie Ridenour. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/better-energy.jpgbetter energyShowing some better energy in the trot (you can see that he's pushing a bit more with his hind legs when compared to the other trot photo.) Photo by Suzie Ridenour. (Thanks Suzie!) https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/halt2.jpghalt2A decent halt, despite the dang fly. Photo courtesy of Suzie Ridenour (http://suzanner.zenfolio.com/).https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/trotting-nicely.jpgtrotting nicelyhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/headshot1.jpgheadshotThis artsy shot is courtesy of fellow rider (and now working student) Caitlin. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/headshot.jpgheadshothttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ribbons.jpgribbonsHe won a blue one, and a yellow one. Good boy, Derby! 2012-06-18T14:25:10+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/06/10/an-ode-and-some-inspiration/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/bubba-stretch-21.jpgbubba stretch 2Kelly and Bubba execute a very pretty stretchy trot.https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/liam-first-1-canter.jpgliam first 1 canterChristy and Liamhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/bubba-stretch-2.jpgbubba stretch 2Kelly's ride at Training 1 was inspiring. 2012-06-11T03:46:58+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/06/08/lemonade/2012-06-15T14:51:39+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/05/26/a-fail-a-win-and-a-second/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/spook-1.jpgspook 1...and here we go. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/paddock-free-walk.jpgpaddock free walkWe got a 7 on this free walk. :) https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/whoops.jpgwhoopshttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/warm-up.jpgwarm upThe warm up ring was a zoo. I hated it but Derby was totally cool. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/good-warm-up.jpggood warm upWe got some good work done in the warm up. 2012-05-31T12:26:02+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/05/25/optimism/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/derby-head-shot-2.jpgderby head shot 22012-05-25T18:54:17+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/05/23/silencing-the-voices/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/free-walk.jpgfree walkWorking our free walk.2012-05-23T19:53:58+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/05/18/practicing-discomfort/2012-05-19T13:19:28+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/05/17/fine-adjustments/2012-05-17T14:07:37+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/05/15/1119/2012-05-15T15:39:15+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/05/14/dear-muscles-im-sorry/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/three-amigos.jpgthree amigosThis picture of my retiree, Jag (far right) has nothing to do with tonight's post. I visited him and his two amigos last weekend, They were all mugging for treats. Sweet boys. 2012-05-15T04:39:41+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/05/08/the-physical-aspect-of-tension/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/medium-giraffe-walk.jpgmedium giraffe walkMedium giraffe walk. Methinks, after reading a post from a friend, that I didn't spend enough time working the horse after he relaxed. 2012-05-08T13:03:34+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/05/07/first-show-energy-tension-inattention/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/giraffing-3.jpggiraffing 3Working trot, giraffe-style. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may-6-giraffing.jpgmay 6 giraffingLeft bend? Nah, I prefer to mug for the camera. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/silverwood-may-6-centerline.jpgsilverwood may 6 centerlineEnergy was not a problem. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/silverwood-may-6-intro-b.jpgsilverwood may 6 intro b2012-05-08T02:32:37+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/05/03/planetary-alignment-whatever-ill-take-it/2012-05-03T05:29:21+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/05/02/reinstalling-go/2012-05-03T05:42:47+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/04/27/whats-wrong/2012-04-27T15:28:39+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/04/23/dont-get-through-it-perform-it/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/periwinkle-evening.jpgperiwinkle eveninghttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-23-free-walk.jpg4 23 free walkFree walk. This is coming along. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-23-canter-rt.jpg4 23 canter rtWake up, Derby. We need to work hard on quality next, but my seat is coming along. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-23-trot-rt.jpg4 23 trot rt2012-04-25T00:49:18+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/04/21/regaining-balance/2012-04-22T03:03:09+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/04/17/when-one-hole-feels-like-one-mile/2012-04-17T20:11:48+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/04/15/do-you-really-ride-every-stride/2012-04-23T01:18:07+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/04/12/once-again-like-you-mean-it/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-12-trot-2.jpg4 12 trot 2I was able to do a better job of capturing the forward energy tonight. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-12-trot1.jpg4 12 trothttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-12-trot.jpg4 12 trot2012-04-13T23:06:44+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/04/11/change-of-plan/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/spooky-3.jpgspooky 3He's like a drama-queen tween, intent upon looking good while making a scene. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/spooky-2.jpgspooky 2https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/spooky-1.jpgspooky 1https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/spooky.jpgspooky2012-04-12T03:57:43+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/04/09/one-thing-leads-to-another/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4_09-trot.jpg4_09 trotPick 'em up, put 'em down, Derbs.2012-04-10T04:28:23+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/04/07/ride/2012-04-13T19:34:51+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/04/04/fix-it-now/2012-04-05T04:59:58+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/04/02/no-surgery-woot/2012-04-04T20:29:46+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/04/02/surgery-day/2012-04-02T17:10:39+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/03/28/surgery-is-scheduled/2012-03-29T04:11:25+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/03/27/carry-on-and-carry-yourself/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/coy-derbs.jpgcoy derbsHow you doin'?2012-03-28T23:55:30+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/03/22/trot-trot-trot/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/derby-flowers.jpgderby flowersSporting his new springtime saddle pad. 2012-03-25T00:31:45+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/03/21/starting-to-polish-some-edges/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/march-21-trot-circle.jpgmarch 21 trot circleHe's uphill on the circle. I'm surprised we weren't serenated by an angelic chorus. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/march-21-trot-diag.jpgMarch 21 trot diagTrotting across the diagonalhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/3-21-almost-square.jpg3 21 almost squareAlmost square at the halt. Best of all, I was able to maintain contact. 2012-03-22T03:40:19+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/03/20/not-really-sure-how-this-is-possible/2012-03-21T17:36:17+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/03/19/we-still-have-it/2012-03-20T03:01:39+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/03/18/when-it-rains-it-pours-but-the-sun-invariably-does-come-out/2012-03-19T05:08:59+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/03/16/a-quick-update/2012-03-18T01:25:50+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/03/05/schoolmastergood-boy-seeking-a-good-home/2012-03-06T04:12:11+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/03/04/shoedini/2012-03-16T12:19:04+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/02/19/some-answers/2012-02-19T16:39:17+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/02/08/fits-and-starts/2012-02-08T19:12:20+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/02/03/flat-tire/2012-02-03T22:21:48+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/02/02/a-little-bit-more-each-day/2012-02-02T16:47:56+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/02/01/80-of-americans-strongly-oppose-slaughter-of-horses-for-human-consumption/2012-02-01T21:07:05+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/01/24/get-up-laughing/2012-02-01T03:18:25+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/01/23/943/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1-23-trpt-rt-2.jpg1 23 trpt rt 2Goal achieved. Derby is using himself well behind. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1-23-trot-rt.jpg1 23 trot rtBeginning our work on a 20 m "square"2012-01-24T05:47:52+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/01/23/retired-racehorse-training-project/2012-01-23T15:54:01+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/01/21/everything-is-a-little-better/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1-21-yeild.jpg1 21 yeildUsing leg yield to get better connection at the trot2012-01-23T21:23:18+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/01/18/pat-your-head-rub-your-tummy/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1-18-trot-rt.jpg1 18 trot rtI think he's man enough to wear pink! https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1-18-trot-2.jpg1 18 trot 2Putting it together - still leg, bending, round horse.2012-01-23T04:03:24+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/01/16/ottbs-are-awesome-ottbs-are-disposable/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/kelsey-lefever.jpgKelsey Lefever, kill buyer, and charged with fraud and multiple feloniesKelsey Lefever, kill buyer, and charged with fraud and multiple felonies2012-01-17T14:05:10+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/01/16/steadying-my-leg/2012-01-18T03:31:30+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/pros/2012-01-16T02:12:04+00:00weekly0.6https://collectingtbs.com/2012/01/15/managing-details/2012-01-16T17:54:56+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/01/14/were-back/2012-01-15T04:12:46+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/01/12/forever-alone-horse/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/derby-indoor-turnout.jpgderby indoor turnout2012-01-12T16:45:03+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/01/10/kudos-to-ottb-designs/2012-01-28T22:01:43+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/01/09/blew-rhymes-with-ewww/2012-01-10T04:22:26+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/01/08/some-relief/2012-01-09T02:35:16+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/horses/mads/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/100.jpg1002014-06-06T09:54:06+00:00weekly0.6https://collectingtbs.com/2012/01/05/grounded/2012-01-05T18:25:41+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2012/01/03/870/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/derby-bath.jpgderby bathDerby was clearly not thrilled after suffering the indignity of a bath. 2012-01-04T17:57:15+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/12/31/2011-in-review/2012-01-04T03:39:59+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/12/27/quality-begets-quality/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12-27-canter-rt-2.jpg12 27 canter rt 2It took some work but we got a canter with some energy. But it shouldn't take so much work. 2011-12-29T03:00:27+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/12/27/two-lightbulbs/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12-26-sitting-3.jpg12 26 sitting 3Learning to sit, effectively2011-12-27T19:25:59+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/12/24/merry-christmas/2011-12-25T03:05:03+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/12/16/the-best-horse-i-ever-rode/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/leaning-from-liam.jpgleaning from liamhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/liam-2.jpgliam 2Learning from Liam2011-12-19T04:31:21+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/12/14/gravity-lessons/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/wile_e_coyote-gravity-lessons1.jpgwile_e_coyote-gravity-lessons12011-12-16T03:48:51+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/12/12/theres-always-something/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12-12-gorgeous-moment.jpg12 12 gorgeous momentThis sort of moment gives me hope, He's really moving, he's uphill, I'm sitting straight and am keeping it together. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12-12-gorgeous1.jpg12 12 gorgeoushttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12-12-gorgeous.jpg12 12 gorgeousA fuzzy shot of a lovely moment - Derbs is clearly feeling a lot better, because he was really moving. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12-12-stretchy.jpg12 12 stretchyA nice moment. We're working a small stretch, he's staying uphill, and that inside hind is engaged. 2011-12-15T06:55:50+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/12/12/give/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cookie-ponies.jpgcookie poniesThe edible show team! 2012-05-06T02:59:47+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/news/2011-12-07T22:23:23+00:00weekly0.6https://collectingtbs.com/horses/jag/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/jag-family.jpgjag family2011-12-06T16:00:36+00:00weekly0.6https://collectingtbs.com/horses/2011-12-06T16:00:13+00:00weekly0.6https://collectingtbs.com/2011/12/05/well-that-didnt-go-as-planned/2011-12-06T15:17:53+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/12/04/creating-the-space-for-the-movement-you-want/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/derbs-peeking.jpgderbs peekingHey now. (He's a sensitive guy.)2011-12-05T18:04:10+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/12/01/momentus-moments/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12-1-uphill.jpg12 1 uphillUphill trot.https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/suspension.jpgsuspensionI can die happy. A moment of suspension, on the bit. Thank you, Lord. And Derby. And Christy. 2011-12-03T17:42:49+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/12/01/putting-a-few-pieces-together/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/reds-nov-28.jpgreds nov 28Derby looks smashing in bright red, but I think we may be over-doing it a bit with this ensemble. 2011-12-01T15:25:59+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/11/30/four-leaf-clover/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11-28-trot-round.jpg11 28 trot roundGood news, we're not broken, nor have we taken leave of our senses2011-11-30T16:13:42+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/11/28/wrong-lead-nah-its-counter-canter/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/orange-right.jpgorange righthttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/orange-right-2.jpgorange right 2We had some decent moments. I'm pretty happy with this canter attempt. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/orange-wrong.jpgorange wrongCounter canter! Yeah! That's what we're doing! Counter canter! 2011-11-29T15:57:43+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/11/28/a-grand-prix-tb/2011-11-28T17:45:27+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/11/27/incremental-improvements/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/wearing-reds-2.jpgwearing reds 2https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/wearing-reds.jpgwearing redsNew red duds for December.2011-11-27T23:56:08+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/11/26/bwahahaha-the-indoctrination-has-begun/2011-11-27T18:18:39+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/11/23/two-steps-backward-one-step-forward/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11-22-trot-2.jpg11 22 trot 2https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11-22-trot.jpg11 22 trot2011-11-24T04:13:55+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/11/22/why-because-i-can/2011-11-23T00:28:40+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/11/21/when-im-there-hes-there/2011-11-22T13:19:47+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/11/15/multitasking-in-motion/2011-11-16T23:15:26+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/11/09/contact-isnt-a-game-and-it-isnt-magickal/2011-11-10T14:12:07+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/about/2014-03-06T03:37:23+00:00weekly0.6https://collectingtbs.com/2011/11/06/tearing-myself-away/2011-11-08T23:45:41+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/11/04/tightening-the-screws/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11-better-uphill.jpg11 better uphillBetter balance all around. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11-elevating-up.jpg11 elevating uphttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11-whoopsie.jpg11 whoopsieWe might have been OK with this a month ago, but not now. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11-3-a-nice-moment.jpg11 3 a nice moment2011-11-07T05:03:35+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/11/02/george-morris-schooling-grand-prix-dressage/2011-11-02T13:00:23+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/10/30/feeling-good/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oliver-trot-10-28-11.jpgOliver trot 10 28 11A nice moment with Oiver2011-10-31T14:19:03+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/10/27/walk-perfectly/2011-11-01T16:07:49+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/10/09/robert-dover-is-coming-to-town/2011-10-24T13:51:01+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/10/23/happy-trails-kind-of/2011-10-25T21:33:44+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/10/22/the-end-of-the-week/2011-10-23T01:51:08+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/10/19/mind-over-matter-maybe/2011-10-20T16:13:57+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/10/18/the-prescription/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/canter-right-10-18.jpgcanter right 10 18This is what I need to really shoot for - getting him to step up under himself, while maintaining roundess and contact, to keep him over his back. This requires multitasking on my part. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/10-18-more-rounder.jpg10 18 more rounderCrappy eq notwithstanding, Derby is going more reliably round, forward, and on the bit.2011-10-20T12:56:17+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/10/17/channeling-robert-dover-or-trying-to-at-least/2011-10-18T13:47:41+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/10/11/derbys-early-days/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/baby-derby-4.jpgbaby derby 4Derby as a baby at Airdrie Studhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/baby-derby-1.jpgbaby derby 1https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/baby-derby-3.jpgbaby derby 3https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/baby-derby-2.jpgbaby derby 22011-10-12T18:18:08+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/10/04/its-just-an-abscess/2011-10-06T20:52:30+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/10/03/hand-wringing/2011-10-04T22:27:59+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/09/29/ask-and-youll-receive/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/9-29-little-trot-2.jpg9 29 little trot 2LIttle trot. His back is up and he's holding the contact nicely.https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/9-29-stretching-2.jpg9 29 stretching 2Nice contact, going right. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/9-29-little-trot.jpg9 29 little trot2011-09-30T13:27:23+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/09/27/two-firsts-in-one-lesson/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/9-27-canter-step.jpg9 27 canter stepNot the prettiest moment in equitation, but I like how he's stepping up underneath himself. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/9-27-reachy.jpg9-27 reachyWe got some really nice work tonight. 2011-09-29T03:48:21+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/09/26/straighter-better/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/9_26-better-connection.jpg9_26 better connectionWe're getting better contact, too. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/straighter-to-the-right.jpgstraighter to the rightFinally, I'm sitting up straighter going to the right. 2011-09-27T03:18:23+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/09/21/crisp-evening/2011-09-23T18:43:52+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/09/08/the-seatbone-is-connected-to-everything/2011-09-23T18:14:55+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/09/22/the-horse-is-a-mirror/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/9_22-stretch-2.jpg9_22 stretch 2https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/9_22-canter-21.jpg9_22 canter 2He has a really nice canter. It will be nice when I can ride it effectively. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/9_22-canter-2.jpg9_22 canter 2https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/9_22-canter.jpg9_22 canter2011-09-23T04:11:15+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/09/20/this-too-shall-pass/2011-09-21T19:05:53+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/09/07/one-week-redux/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/9_5-nice-right-2.jpg9_5 nice right 2I'm starting to collapse.https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/9_5-free1.jpg9_5 freehttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/9_5-free.jpg9_5 free2011-09-09T13:05:50+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/09/04/puzzle-pieces/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/derby-yoga.jpgderby yogaHe *can* stretch down and out.2011-09-06T03:43:12+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/08/31/love-the-one-youre-with/2011-09-02T19:48:06+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/08/27/finding-some-balance/2011-08-31T17:19:21+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/08/14/a-fun-and-successful-first-show/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/first-show-good-boy.jpgfirst show good boyGood boy! https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/first-show-nice-moment.jpgfirst show nice momentA nice moment, right in front of the judge. We got a 7 on this circle. Yay! https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/first-centerline.jpgfirst centerlineHeading down the center line for the first time!https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/red-ribbons.jpgred ribbonsRed ribbons for me, and a giant bucket of cookies for a very deserving Derby.2011-08-19T14:38:37+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/07/29/the-core-of-the-problem/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/walk-closed-hip.jpgwalk closed hipI've closed my hip and Derby has shortened his stride. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/walk-open-hip.jpgwalk - open hipA nice walkhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/end-of-july-trot.jpgend of july trot2011-08-12T15:56:38+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/08/11/one-week/2011-08-12T19:23:28+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/08/10/cramming/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/8-10-almost-pretty.jpg8 10 almost prettyOur trot work is almost pretty. 2011-08-12T16:30:55+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/08/08/bit-by-bit-by-bit/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/trans-saved.jpgtrans savedIn literally the next few milliseconds, Derby's back is up, and his mouth is closed. Cue Heavenly host strumming on harps. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ugly-trans-save.jpgugly trans saveHow to rectify ugly? Hold the reins and get busy with your inside leg - at least, you can see this approach starting to work for me here. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ugly-trans-1.jpgugly trans 1Full on ugly. Gaping mouth, hollow back, and he's on his forehand.Yuck! https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ugly-trans-in-progress.jpgugly trans in progressThe ugly transition, in progress. I've starte to halt, no half halts or core engagement to be seen, and I've given Derby about 5 miles of rein. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ugly-trans-start.jpgugly trans startGoing into the ugly tranistion. Our trot isn't terrible though he could be rounder and more active. But for us at the moment, this is far from our worst. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/almost-square.jpgalmost squareAlmost square at the halt. Almost. 2011-08-12T03:43:40+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/08/07/homework/2011-08-08T01:30:22+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/08/06/glimmer-of-hope/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/derby-buddy.jpgderby buddyHe's a good buddy. 2011-08-08T12:49:45+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/08/04/whupss/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/8_4-closer.jpg8_4 closerA respectable trot, though I need to sit up straighter, engage my core, and round the horse. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/8_4-back-is-up.jpg8_4 back is upAt least his back is up, but this is a pretty stodgy trothttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/better-trot-8_4.jpgbetter trot 8_4The trot is getting a little better. 2011-08-05T04:09:13+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/04/20/dispersal-sale-of-thoroughbreds/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dispersal.jpgdispersalDispersal of Thoroughbred horses - click on the image for the flyer. 2011-08-02T21:26:12+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/08/02/head-games-or-dont-play-games-with-your-head/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/helmet.jpghelmetThe Tipperary Sportage helmet is well ventilated and cool even on hot days.2011-08-03T00:26:29+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/07/25/the-new-saddle-arrives/2011-08-07T00:38:50+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/07/01/penance/2011-07-02T15:00:23+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/05/23/wakeup-graces-lamplight-wins-young-horse-selections/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/wakeup-extend3.jpgwakeup extend3https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dsc00262.jpgDSC00262A ten walk, or close to it, leaving the warm up ring.https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/wakeup-extend4.jpgwakeup extend42011-09-20T14:04:59+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/06/24/stretch-goals/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/loopy-stretch1.jpgloopy stretchDerby stretches on a loopy rein. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/loopy-stretch.jpgloopy stretchDerby stretches on a loopy rein. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/6_22-nice-moment.jpg6_22 nice momentA nice - but fleeting - moment from our lesson on Wednesday. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/his-back-is-up.jpghis back is up!Finally! I'm staying out of his way, and presto - the back comes up. Good boy! 2011-06-28T13:07:07+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/06/20/joy-pain-the-outside-rein/2011-06-21T17:33:43+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/06/17/were-on-our-way/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/derby-graze.jpgderby grazeAwaiting the farrier2011-06-17T12:15:41+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/06/12/its-all-connected/2011-06-13T02:05:05+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/06/10/riding-back-to-front/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/atlanta-canter-3.jpgatlanta canter 3A beautiful, uphill canter, again with nice contact. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/stretchy-uphill-2.jpgstretchy uphill 2Atlanta is uphill, working over her back, and stretching beautifully into the contact. 2011-06-11T03:22:15+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/06/07/seeking-professional-help/2011-06-08T18:14:53+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/06/05/adjustments/2011-06-06T12:57:22+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/06/02/meet-derby/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/second-ride-canter.jpgsecond ride canterCantering to the left. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/second-ride-bend.jpgsecond ride bendSome nice bendhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/second-ride-trot.jpgSecond ride trotWorking a stretchhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/second-ride-canter-right.jpgsecond ride canter rightOur second ride, first time outside, cantering to the right2011-06-06T02:42:29+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/05/19/actually-they-can-talk-you-just-have-to-listen/2011-05-20T09:57:19+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/05/09/after-all-we-are-training-war-horses-here/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/oliver-outside-2.jpgoliver outside 2Bending, and staying on the bit. Good boy!https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/oliver-outside.jpgoliver outsideOliver's first ride outside2011-05-10T03:31:24+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/04/26/humpty-dumpty-learns-to-ride/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/nice-trot-monday.jpgnice trot mondaySome nice trot work with Oliver2011-04-27T01:44:17+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/04/21/fluid-dynamics-or-the-dynamics-of-fluid-riding/2011-04-21T16:49:39+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/04/18/ignorance-is-bliss/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/oliver-downward.jpgoliver downwardOliver transitioning downward from my seat - I love how his back is up and he's stepping under himself. I'm staying out of his mouth.https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/oliver-april-18.jpgoliver april 18Oliver trotting easily, and accepting a little contact without resisiting. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/frank-canter-1.jpgfrank canter 1Tonight's canter on Frankie.2011-04-20T18:56:14+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/04/17/green-horse-grey-horse/2011-04-20T18:47:39+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/04/11/two-rides-two-results/2011-04-12T18:37:53+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/04/07/love-it-hate-it/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/tucker-trot-3.jpgtucker trot 3https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/tucker-fancy.jpgtucker fancyTucker is a fancy little fellow. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/tucker-leg-still-back.jpgtucker leg still backArgh. My leg is curling back, and my upper body is tipped forward. This is what I'm working to fix. 2011-04-08T14:10:23+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/04/04/break-it-down/2011-04-05T03:55:07+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/04/03/unblocked/2011-04-04T17:11:44+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/03/27/inexplicable/2011-04-02T19:41:33+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/03/24/destination-atlanta/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/first-trot.jpgfirst trotI felt totally discombobulated trotting. I have a lot of work to do. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/first-stretch.jpgfirst stretchWorking on our connectionhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/first-walking.jpgfirst walkingStarting to figure things outhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/a-and-c-show.jpgA and C showCathy and Atlanta at their first dressage show last summerhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/new-friends.jpgnew friendsAtlanta and me, after my first lesson on her. 2011-03-28T01:40:52+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/03/20/i-meant-to-do-that-really/2011-03-23T15:54:38+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/03/10/canter-frankie-and-call-me-in-the-morning/2011-03-11T14:18:27+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/03/01/fancy-filly/2011-03-01T22:50:35+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2010/11/17/no-energy-no-contact-it-all-goes-to-hell/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/037.jpg0372011-02-28T22:14:02+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2010/11/20/why-all-the-trot-work/2011-02-28T22:09:25+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2010/12/01/hard-easy-habit-beautiful/2011-02-28T22:05:10+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2010/12/03/a-forward-horse-and-an-unexpected-gift/2011-02-28T22:03:17+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2010/12/09/tact-and-compromise/2011-02-28T21:59:33+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2010/12/15/bogeymen/2011-02-28T21:49:04+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2010/12/17/the-balancing-rein/2011-02-28T21:42:42+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/02/03/winter-daze/2011-02-28T21:34:27+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/02/20/alone/2011-02-28T19:37:22+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2010/11/18/forward-and-upward/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/006.jpg006Hanging out in her pj'shttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/11-10-mads-trot.jpg11 10 mads trothttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/10-10-almost-extended.jpg10 10 almost extended2011-02-27T23:33:35+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/02/14/leg-yields-finally/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/step-under-3.jpgstep under 3https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/step-under-2-21.jpgstep under 2 (2)https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/step-under.jpgstep underhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/step-under-back-up.jpgstep under back uphttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/step-under-2-2.jpgstep under 2 (2)A step of leg yield! Notice how Maddie's inside hind is stepping inside the track of her inside fore. 2011-02-15T22:22:42+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/02/13/the-sharper-the-knife-the-less-you-cry/2011-02-16T19:09:14+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/02/13/im-beginning-to-understand/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/mads-trot-7.jpgmads trot 7She's just so dang pretty.2011-02-14T15:49:34+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/02/10/oh-what-a-night/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/stretchy-3.jpgstretchy 3Developing a stretchy trothttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/stretchy-41.jpgstretchy 4Our best work of the night. Mads is round, on the bit stretching and tracking up. Yay! https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/stretchy-trot-2.jpgstretchy trot 2Getting a better stride ...https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/stretchy-trot.jpgstretchy trothttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/stretchy-4.jpgstretchy 4Developing a stretchy trothttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/pony-pjs.jpgpony pjs2011-02-13T05:07:01+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/02/09/making-lemonade/2011-02-10T18:18:04+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/02/07/go-forward-now/2011-02-09T18:56:09+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/02/05/a-fresh-start/2011-02-05T23:03:54+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/02/01/snowbound/2011-02-02T16:12:48+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/01/22/multitasking/2011-01-23T20:57:50+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/01/17/learning-is-a-process/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/bigger-trot.jpgbigger trotI would love to say we went around like this all night, but I would be lying. Besides, you've already seen the two previous pictures. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/bad-right.jpgbad rightWhere to start? Note the right hand (and shoulder) are far forward, and there is loop in the right rein. The outside rein. Nice. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/spook.jpgspookI'm a big fan of my new leg postion. It's a lot more secure, and things like this aren't as scary! 2011-01-23T03:08:56+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/01/16/moment-by-moment/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mads-canter.jpgMads canterMada has the nicest uphill canter. Now I just need to do a better job of riding it! https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/little-trot.jpglittle trotMads gives me a nice "little trot," reducing the length of her stride, and bringing her back up, in response to my half halt https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/canter-right-2-1_16.jpgcanter right 2 1_16Cantering to the right2011-01-17T17:40:39+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2010/11/19/a-good-ride/2011-01-11T05:29:23+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2010/11/22/i-stand-err-sit-corrected/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eq-feedback-21.pngeq feedback 2After some effort, finally, more even rein pressurehttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eq-feedback-2.pngeq feedback 2Even rein pressure - finallyhttps://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eq-feedbac.pngeq-feedbacThe Equisense sensors don't lie. 2011-01-11T05:28:37+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/01/07/it-gets-worse-it-gets-better/2011-01-11T05:26:39+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/01/10/issue-du-jour-rein-imbalance/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/toes-in.jpgtoes inThe "after" picture - better leg position, with my whole leg rolled inward, and toes foreward. 2011-01-11T18:50:01+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/01/09/love-rules/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/jag-sunny-day.jpgjag sunny dayA bleached-blond Jag basks in the summer sun. https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/img_1400.jpgIMG_1400He's still my number one boy. 2011-02-16T23:34:06+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2010/12/05/muscles/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/trotting-easy.pngtrotting easyWe're both working for this nice trot 2011-01-07T07:49:02+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/01/05/a-small-hurdle-hurdled/2011-01-06T14:25:08+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/01/04/joy/2011-01-05T13:35:16+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2011/01/03/20-minutes-30-minutes-40-minutes/2011-11-20T03:01:22+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2010/12/30/grounded-but-not-for-much-longer/2011-01-01T01:39:52+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2010/12/08/a-cold-night-at-the-barn/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/gloves.jpgglovesYou know it's cold when your horse steals your gloves. 2010-12-09T05:12:51+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2010/12/07/my-four-favorite-dressage-videos/2010-12-08T01:37:37+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2010/12/07/improved-seat-and-leg/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/032.jpg032Relaxing after a ride2010-12-07T14:12:30+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2010/11/16/the-difference-between-a-semi-and-a-maserati/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/js1_1134.jpgjs1_11342010-12-01T14:17:42+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.com/2010/11/29/george-morris-good-enough-isnt-good-enough/https://collectingtbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/gm-addressing-the-group.jpgGM addressing the group2010-12-08T06:23:10+00:00monthlyhttps://collectingtbs.comdaily1.02017-06-27T02:37:31+00:00