Yesterday, we loaded up Sea Flip and my personal horse for a trip to the indoor. My trainer had been wanting to look at Flip for a prospect for herself but the weather had not cooperated enough to do it at my farm. The whole point was to see him go through the jump chute.
I was prepared for him to be a bit wild. 3 yr unloading at another strange place and then his first indoor but I couldn’t have been more wrong. He was so relaxed and walked in there like he owned the place. There was three of us in there and the other girl was trotting and cantering right by Flip and he was not phased which is always excellent.
He was forward and stretching to the bit unlike his video that I posted. I had a ton of swing through the back and a relaxed and happy horse. Mogie showed up and watched him go a bit and he was very good.
Then she set up a little x-rail and we trotted over that which he was very good about. Then she gave him the ultimate test or perhaps me the ultimate test?? Canter the 3 yr that really doesn’t steer down the middle of the ring and jump the x-rail. We looked a bit drunken but he really showed himself off quite well. I would say she was very happy about his potential. He was very confident to canter down and hit it out of stride with excellent form.
He may be a plain bay but I really think he is something very special. Not sure if she will go forward with it but she loved his attitude and thought he was a great prospect. I really wish I had the video because it was the best he has ever gone. Makes sense since I am actually riding him somewhat consistently now.
My horse was not himself and when we got home and took his temp he was running a 105. Much improved today but bloodwork is not all back yet. I spent all last night cold hosing his legs and feet and taking his temp. You would have no idea he was sick minus the temperature. Poor baby!
Trying to figure out a fun adventure for the youngsters this weekend. I want to get some updated pictures of them both. They are both growing up and out which is good especially for Flip who was pretty streamline upon arrival. It might not rain this weekend which would be even better.
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Jayke // November 4, 2009 at 8:05 am |
I just love hearing about Sea Flip! The last post’s video of him was entertaining, quite the giraffe! But you do a great job letting them figure it out for themselves.
Hope he gets a good home, but I’ll be sad to see him go.
Jessica // November 4, 2009 at 2:09 pm |
I too enjoy the updates. I thought to myself in the last video that he is talented. Once he grows up and figures it out he is going to make someone a great mount. That bit seemed to do wonders.
Kym & Guinness // November 4, 2009 at 8:56 pm |
if you are off next Wednesday (for Veterans Day), I’d love for us to take our babies somewhere! let me know if you’re interested!
jessicamorthole // November 6, 2009 at 3:07 pm |
Kym, I will let you know as we get a bit closer.