Weekend of June 9-10

This weekend it was much more quiet than it usually is at Blakiston Ranch. Saturday was fairly typical, with lessons throughout the day.

Catapult is doing better and better, he never ceases to amaze me. The problem with Catapult is that he excels so quickly that I keep having to slow him down. If he wasn't so young I could continue with the Grand Prix work, but he doesn't have the fitness or the maturity. His talent for the Grand Prix work gets me very excited for the future!

I rode Albert first thing Saturday morning before everything got started, as usual he was high in the beginning of the workout and then genius in the end. He reminds me of Catapult at that age, even though they're so different in ability and confirmation. My challenge right now is to keep Albert consistent with what we had at Flintridge and not over-do it because we're going to Germany. I feel like we're on the right track though, Albert is still enjoying the work and plays around like the kid that he is.

Sunday I gave my boys a day off, they spent most of the day in the turnout. Most of the others kids had to work and I had a great time on our new 6 year old Dutch, Uniek, we have in training. I also played with the stallions, it was nice to groom them myself and enjoy them.

Fundraising seems to be the hard part, I wish I only had to ride and teach but now it seems to be the only thing on everyone's mind. Plans are under way and everything seems to be going well. I'm very thankful to have so many supportive people helping with the process. Together we've come up with some pretty great ideas to raise the money. One of which will be a big BBQ Dinner at the Ranch - all are welcome and encouraged to come, we'd love to have you. Email me your address and we'll send out invitations.

Sorry for the blog delay - This is all new to me, I'll try to write more often!