Some photos

[Dragon Hill]

I think one has to know one's horse to understand what works and what doesn't.

Very true. And I just wanted to say I love your new avatar picture =)

 

[Marsha Cassada]

We are planning a hike with some other horses today so I wanted to give an extra good grooming. I think it's good to brush thoroughly when I have to use so much OFF right now for mosquitos, too. Dapper Dan was looking so gorgeous and he happened to be standing in such a handsome pose, that I reached for my phone to take his picture. By the time I got it out of my pocket and found the right button, Dapper Dan decided to casual it up. He is still a handsome guy, but I need better photography skills.

 

[Abby P]

I sympathize! Rowan will be looking all cute and then by the time I get myself together I end up with a picture of the inside of one nostril.

I love the tongue though, and he's still handsome.

 

[Kelly]

Dapper Dan is so stinkin cute!!

 

[Marsha Cassada]

We have a hitching post by the side porch. It sure comes in handy.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Midnight and her favorite toy, the empty water jug.

 

[candycar]

I put a few pebbles in mine and they love to shake it around. It sounds like "grain time" to them.

 

[Kelly]

I love that Marsha! Too cute!

 

[Marsha Cassada]

My husband took a video of Midnight doing some ground work. On the side pass, she is getting better at working sideways instead of forward. We are also working on her paying attention to my cue, instead of moving because she knows the drill.
At the end, she was supposed to come By Me, but she enjoys the teeter so much she wanted to keep doing it. I should have walked more forward, away from the teeter, before asking the By Me. The wind was howling and it wasn't very pleasant outside.
https://youtu.be/fa97raXJjEM

 

[Dragon Hill]

She's so pretty and she looks like she is so much fun to work with.

 

[ServiceMini]

It looks like both of you are having lots of fun!

 

[HersheyMint]

What a good girl! Good work , both of you.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I know I need to move more slowly on the sidepass, but it was kind of exciting that she went sideways instead of forward, tripping over the post. She has the concept now; we need to work on paying attention to my cues instead of anticipating. She really enjoys learning things; I wish I were younger and more energetic for her.

 

[Willow Flats]

That's really good Marsha! You can probably have her pivot in the cart too now, if you haven't already.

 

[Cayuse]

She's so darn cute. I wish she and my Peanut could make a team. Similar type.

 

[Kelly]

WOW Marsha, that is IMPRESSIVE!!! Have you ever thought about doing the online horse agility? You guys would do AWESOME!!! Keep that camera rolling, I wanna see what y’all are gonna be up to next

 

[MaryFlora]

Marsha that is amazing! Trust us....you’re young enough and active enough!

I would guess that most working animals benefit more from patience and creativity than age and energy!

Beautiful teamwork!

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Getting ready to do a local night parade. I'm planning to just take Midnight, as she needs to most exposure. Dapper Dan will have his feelings hurt to be left behind, but I can't do both of them. We are just walking this year--no cart. I've never walked in a parade before so we'll see how we like it. More opportunities to interact with the crowd, I think, which will be good for Midnight. I'll try to take some night pictures with the lights. I'm just planning to weave some in her mane and some around her neck. She will wear bells.

 

[Kelly]

So. Stinking. CUTE!

I LOVE IT!

 

[rgsiiiya]

We both drive and walk in the parades...depending.
I like them both. We always get several young girls scream and run out and give the boys hugs!!! (my boys are excellent with kids and sudden hugs)

Be prepared