Yesterday turned out to be Spooky Silhouettes day, not trail riding! It was fun. We watched a demo in the morning where Berin dragged a mechanical cow and got people to follow it with their horses. He did this again in a workshop that was running during the afternoon. We also played the matador game during a workshop. Basically, the faculty members were helping us to improve our HQ disengage and direct rein. If you were around at Lyla's course, then you'll remember the task.
Last night, 6 of us decided to go make a campfire somewhere out in the wilderness. It was great fun! We sat and talked, and had a fire, and we ate things called Smores, which are very yummy. It's like crackers with melted marshmallow and chocolate inbetween.
Today's theme is bridleless riding! Avery gave an awesome demo with her horse 'A Kiss' It's amazing what such a big horse is capable of! He is huge in all directions!!!! This afternoon there are lots of different workshops which we can go to, and at the end of the day there is a trail ride, depending on which stage you are at....Control, Confidence or Competence.
Oh i almost forgot.....Yesterday we were doing trail riding simulations in the morning, and while the whole group was busy, a few people noticed Pat and Linda turn up on their horses. Linda was on Allure, and Pat was on a new horse of his called Savvy. She is from the Atwood ranch, and she's beautiful! They also had a special guest, who's name is Julie Crone. She was a jockey and was the only female jockey to be admitted into the hall of fame! Impressive. She won $91 million from her years of racing! Then she met Pat and is helping him to turn around the world of racing! She was riding Smart Seven!
So that was very cool! Oh and Kristi is back. She went away for a while for her daughters graduation, but she's back now! Yay!
Tonight we have campfire, with Pat, Tim Sullivan and Katie Drake. However, the wind is still pretty rough. Let's hope it drops!
That's it for today!
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Hey, do you have pictures? That would be really cool to see!
Karen Rolf was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS en being in Oostburg a lot of fun. I'll send you a mail some other time with a more detailed account if you're interested.
I'm still kind of hesitant about all the Finesse stuff, but absolutely THRILLED by the realisation of what is possible and what horses and humans are capable of.
Big big hug to you from all the Oostburgers,
Noor
Oh yeah, and I have a new job.
I work at a bailiff's this summer, and I meet slightly (!) weird people. Today a guy came in to pay his very considerable debts in cash. Hell, I had never seen such an amount of money in my life, not even one tenth of the amount, and that guy just took the bank notes out of his pocket.
Rather interesting! I think I might have a lot of stories to tell afterwards, the people are interesting too.
Noor
Hey you,
There's a YouTube slideshow of the Fluidity 1 course..............and guess what............you're on it .........twice!!!!
Veronique and Marco say hi, they're sightseeing in Edinburgh today, and this evening we're going to watch the Holland vs France game.
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Hi Veronique and Marco!!! Hope you're having a great time in Scotland.
I will email this weekend Noor...i want to know everything!!!
x
Jazeker says Veronique.
And it was 4 - 1 , Holland are through !!
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