Equestrian Journey: Ride 41

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Ride 41

The weather was absolutely perfect today so I went for a short ride on Chrome (bareback for thirty minutes). We mostly just wandered around in the yard, but we did also go for a short walk up the road with my husband. He was much happier out on the road than in the yard. He gets just as bored as I do LOL! He did really well, although he had been grazing in the yard before I rode so he was a bit annoyed about being interrupted from his yummy (dead) winter grass lol.

These are crappy cell phone pictures that I totally didn't edit because I'm too tired, but I LOVE this shadow picture!!!! He looks so Arabian with that tiny nose LOL. So cute!

I also trimmed his mohawk yesterday because it was falling over. I did a total butcher job on it hehe. I'll have to get pictures sometime for you to see. :) I can't wait for it to warm up so I can start riding more often!!

P.S. This posted a day late.... so sorry for any confusion. I rode on Sunday the 17th. :)

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L.WilliamsFebruary 17, 2014 at 10:13 PM
a butcher job but still loks cute!
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AoifeFebruary 18, 2014 at 4:38 AM
You want to see butchered you should see what Nancy did to her own mane! That'll teach me for turning her out with it nicely plaited when there are low'ish hanging branches for her to scratch off of *LeSigh*
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Achieve1dreamFebruary 18, 2014 at 10:01 AM
Oh no Nancy!! How could you??? :( I hope it grows back out quickly. They always know the one thing to do to make us sad lol!! Lucky for us they also know how to cheer us back up!
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TeresaAFebruary 18, 2014 at 7:13 PM
I am so jealous! but happy for you!
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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.

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Ride 41

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