Sometimes I think that it’s hard to fall more in love than I already am with Areutrue but he just keeps impressing me. We just introduced the concept of jumping to him last week and he’s been pretty ho hum about it. Nothing has phased him at all. Tonight, we added in the brush jump (brush box filled with a fake christmas tree) and the black barrels. These are two fairly spooky jumps. Not big jumps but a lot to look at for a horse that is brand new to jumping.
Wouldn’t you know he just trotted down to each jump like he has seen black barrels and fake christmas trees as jumps every single day of his life. No fuss just trotted right over with his cute little ears pricked forward looking for more things to jump. He even kicked sand all over the barrels and didn’t care that the noise was scary.
He’s just such a willing horse who is always eager to please. How could you not love him just a little bit more for being so perfect. I’m itching to get him out on cross country. I have to figure out a way to make this happen if possible. The weather has been great and the footing is still good.
I love working with these horses. How lucky am I!
Jessica-
I have enjoyed your blog and watching you develop these young horses. Are London and Areutrue available now and, if not, when and have you priced them yet?
Jim Griffin
Jim,
Send me an email and I can give you details.