Sit the Trot

 So this past Christmas week has not only been about family, food and gifts, but it has also seen some extra care for both Willough and Axel. Willough has needed a little extra maintenance, at almost 21 years old and still working at PSG level that is pretty expected! I try to give her regular, maintenance care with bodywork, Back On Track gear etc, but we decided it was time to inject her neck. She has arthritis in her neck (not unusual, especially for a dressage horse) and had it done before but not since I have owned her so it was about time. She had a few days off over Christmas, then has some light work days then back to usual work. I am super excited to see if it helps her! Axel had a few super balky days again and my gut told me it might be his gut... So, we did the famous Pepto trial and he seemed so much happier! I ordered ulcer treatment and am waiting for it to come through but luckily had a little stocked up and have started him on Ablers ulcer treatment. Willough is on...

Oh gosh, has it really been that long since I last blogged. I am red faced and embarrassed that so much time has gone by. I could come up with a million excuses but I simply didn't make time, however new starts and BIG CHANGES are ahead! And by big changes I mean FLYING CHANGES- not the kind that you ride, this time it is all about making flying changes in myself. 2021 is looking to be the most exciting year for me. I have joined the High Plains RMDS board as vice president which will allow me to help give back to the local dressage community. I also have two fantastic horses in Willough and Axel that I am hoping to show and clinic on throughout the year. Now usually the thought of showing would be slightly terrifying, and don't get me wrong; it still is, but I have an ace in my hand. Yep, lucky old me: I am going to be working with Jenni Winter-Leach of #FlyingChangesCoaching and finally adding that much neglected 'mental' aspect of riding and competing. Jenni works wi...