I know, I know

I am aware that this will be the third time I've updated my blog today, but lots has happened! I went out this evening after talking to Terrie Wood. I sent her pictures of Woody's leg and told her what had happened, and she said he probably landed on his leg wrong jumping on Sunday and he is such a hardy trooper he didn't show his injury. It was much better though this evening, practically gone. I rode him around the pasture bareback and halter while Mom hung out with Charlotte some, then we both tacked up (me in the saddle and Mom in the bareback pad), threw out some munchies for Teddy, and headed out the gate for a trail ride! We were both riding in hackamores, and I still can't believe how responsive they both are to them. We went around the house, to the chicken coop, over to Drew's playset, down the driveway, across our big field of a yard, and parts of this we did split up (Mom would take Charlotte to check on Teddy and Woody and I set off across the field, etc). All I can say is HOW FUN! Honestly, it was great to ride with my mom and have Woody and Charlotte having as much fun as we were. Woody gave me a couple really nice spurts of trots when I asked, and came right back down to the walk with me. We had a really good evening and we hope to do it again tomorrow evening. I am working with Teddy and Woody together also so that eventually I will be able to pony Teddy on our walks.
Another exciting thing in the works is me learning to barefoot trim! Mom and I agreed it would be really great and useful for me to learn, so I am going to follow Terrie Wood around several days and she will teach me. I will also be meeting many new horse people, which is very exciting. Hopefully our first "follow-around day" will be after church next Sunday. I will keep you updated.
Yet another thing is that my mom, Terrie, one of her friends, and I are going to audit a Peter Campbell clinic at the end of the month. Terrie really likes his teachings and I have heard good things about him, so I am looking forward to being exposed to yet another great horseman! We are also going to see Buck Brannaman in the middle of October at a clinic he is having in Ashville, NC. All these educational opportunities are very exciting!!
~Eden