2004 - Trying New Things

2004 was the year that Mouse's training really progressed; we started under saddle with a huge amount of success.  I have to say, I have everything I want in a riding companion.

January 2004 Mouse is coping with our 3' snow fall... and is now 16hh!	January 2004 Somehow, Mouse found spilled beetpulp in the snow!	January 2004 Once the show melted, I got Mouse moving up at a neighbor's ring.	January 2004 Really made her sweat...	January 2004 ... so she could have a nice roll after!
February 2004 Working on the lead with a saddle on...	February 2004 ... and up at the ring!	March 2004 Checking out my new car... the mousemobile!	March 2004 They look good together.	April 2004 Ok... I'm ready... here goes...
April 2004 Well... one last snuggle...	April 2004 And we're on! First time on Mouse's back.	April 2004 It looks like were riding, but Mouse is actually just walking away...	May 2004 Our second ride... as you can see, Mouse caught on VERY fast.	May 2004 And she stand nicely when asked...
June 2004 Clinic in Merville... with Marion Weisskopff.	June 2004 This is how we keep Mouse in her stall... nylon does not do the trick.	June 2004 Clinic with Renate Koestinger.	June 2004 Renate makes Mouse look GOOD!	June 2004 Renate and Mouse again...
June 2004 Mouse and I in the dressage ring.	June 2004 A new conformation shot.	June 2004 Out in the field, enjoying the greenery.	June 2004 A bit of a run... there is grass hanging from her mouth!	June 2004 Still moving...
July 2003 Ok, time for a break...	July 2004 Our first show!	July 2004 A bit of a nice trot...	July 2004 Still motoring along...	July 2004 In line...
July 2004 And were done!	August 2004 Mouse looking for cookies...	August 2004 Marc and Mouse.	August 2004 Our second show...	August 2004 Mouse looks quite nice in her burgandy saddle pad!
August 2004 A nice forward walk...	August 2004 Lined up...	August 2004 Trotting... a bit hunter, even!	August 2004 Me and Mouse, Bonnie and Taylor.	September 2004 Bonnie and Mouse.
September 2004 Bonnie is riding Mouse in prep for an upcoming show.	September 2004 Walking nicely...	September 2004 Long and low...	September 2004 Nice and forward...	September 2004 Standing nicely...
September 2004 My turn!	September 2004 And... dismount!	September 2004 A little in hand jumping!	September 2004 Standing pretty...	September 2004 Another practise session...
September 2004 My turn again!	September 2004 Bonnie at the show.	September 2004 Well, at least Mouse has the standing part down...	September 2004 She trots!	September 2004 A nice relaxed walk...
October 2004 Beet pulp monster Mouse!	October 2004 "Oh, I'm just so embarrassed..."	November 2004 Mouse standing nicely in ties.	November 2004 Me and Mouse.	November 2004 Mouse knows I have a treat in my hand...
Decemeber 2004 Mouse is now 17hh!!!	December 2004 Mouse and Jason.

 

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