Spring is in the air…,and that means more work for everyone.
Rocky is hacking out again under saddle and feeling very important. He has been a bit cold backed and occasionally bucks under saddle so I took the plunge and ordered our first new saddle since 2010! In 2010 I discovered WOW saddles, found a fabulous local fitter and got introduced to the joys of buying WOW parts on EBay. The WOW is completely modular and completely adaptable; with the great fitter, we have managed to get away with tweaking second hand WOWs ever since. So the new saddle concept was a shock. I’ve ordered a Pro Jump from AVA saddles for the Rockstar- I’ll let you know how that goes. However, Claire’s main comment was how wide he is when he works, so I swapped the WOW head plate up 2 sizes to a 5 and we have had no more bucking and a much greater desire to go forwards.
At least he will have his own jumping saddle!!
Rocky on a solo hack around the lake, just after a little canter ??
Boys on the pea gravel square with their giant hay feeders.
Spring is in the air, which means the grass is growing. Spring is in the air which means it’s time to put up the track- we got it all sorted last weekend. Gary worked like a hero. 
Spring is in the air. March seems to be Cal’s month. He’s fit and keen and loving life. Having a tricky barefooter with breathing problems teaches you to enjoy the good times and not worry about the rest. I hope this is his year, but we have had plenty of fun while he’s feeling good. 
Spring is in the air- I hope you are feeling it too.
