Equestrian Journey: A Break

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

A Break

I decided to give Chrome and Zeppelin the day off today because we've had icky, rainy, cold weather today and I didn't get much sleep last night because Sycamore decided to tear down the fence and wake me up at 1am. So instead of a training update I'll just let you see pretty pony pictures from yesterday. :D As you can see in the first picture Chrome has finally learned to drink out of the pond! Yay!

I was using the continuous shooting option on my digital camera so the quality isn't amazing, but it did allow me to take some really cute pictures. :)

Oh yeah! Jolly ball!

Look how deep he's stepping under and across! Maybe the hindquarter yields and back lifts are helping. :) Go equine pilates!!

I love that he inherited some of the Friesian knee action. :)

I love his wild eyed expression. He had so much fun galloping circles around me. Show off!

Check out the lip action lol. :)

That's all for now. Hopefully tomorrow the weather improves and I'll get out there and do something. :) I was afraid to work him on the trailer because it got wet and is probably slick. I don't want him slipping and getting scared of it again. Night guys!

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Fantastyk VoyagerMarch 13, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Great photos! He sure loves his toys. He is stepping out nicely.
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Registered Name: Beebee's Chrome Chevalier TTT (FSHR)
Nicknames: Chromey Baloney, Chromelin, Chrominator & Chromey Pony
Sire: Hertog Jan v.d. Paddensteeg (FPS/FSHR/AFA)
Dam: Beebee (Arabian)
Breed: Friesian/Arabian
DOB: May 19, 2009
Height: 15.2hh
Weight: 1300lbs
Color: Dark Bay, going Gray

Markings: A star before going gray.

Date Aquired: 10-19-09 at five months old.
Likes: Eating, clicker training, being brushed, playing (with anything he can get his teeth on), training, grazing and getting dirty.
Dislikes: Being ignored and/or bored, being in a stall and standing still for long periods of time (unless he's being brushed).

Chrome's Barn Colors: Royal blue and silver.

If you're not a very avid reader but would still like to follow Chrome's progress be sure to check out his Monthly Progress Reports on the nineteenth of every month. You can also read more about him on the About Chrome page.

Name: Led Zeppelin
Nicknames: Zep
Sire: Unknown (Standard Donkey)
Dam: Unknown (Standard Donkey)
Breed: Standard Donkey
DOB: 2007
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Color: Gray (what do you call the donkey color??)

Date Aquired: My dad rescued/bought him shortly before I brought Chrome home, but he gave him to us on 1-18-10.

Likes: Treats, forehead scratches, his buddies and braying early in the morning.
Dislikes: Being handled at all (his first three years were spent in someone's backyard never being touched), sudden movements and sometimes his bratty pasture mate Chrome. :D

I'm in my thirties, live in the USA and I love horses (obviously). I've been obsessed with Friesians (that's Chrome's purebred Friesian sire in the above picture) for over ten years. I started riding horses when I was five and always had horses from then until 2007 when I found myself without one. I wanted a Friesian, but the budget wouldn't allow for it so I started looking at crosses. I found Chrome (Friesian/Arabian) and I haven't regretted it for a second. I bought him as a five month old weanling in 2009 and I've done all of his training myself. The blog is about our continued journey together as I attempt to make him my dream all around horse who can do anything from dressage, competitive trail riding, driving, mounted archery, working equitation and anything else we want to try. He's still very green and we obviously have a long way to go, but you're welcome to follow along on our journey. I also love dogs, art, photography, writing, reading, fishing, biking, camping, archery and many other things. You can learn more about me on my About Me page, my Equestrian Bucket List page and my FAQ page.