In Motion Sport Horses, LLC
Dressage Training , Instruction and Campaigning | Starting Sport Horses with Balance and Forward Movement | Horse Training Granit Bay, Orangevale, Fair Oaks CA | Hand Made Lead Ropes

June 2015 brought yet another show for Tinkerbell.  This time we stepped up the expectations and debuted at Second Level.  Of course when one signs up for a show, you have no control of how the secretary will schedule the classes.  Guess what?  The first test of the show was a Second Level Test 1.  We pulled off a 65% and were second in the class!

Tinkerbell

The second test of the day was First 3.  Tinkerbell earned a 69% and first place.

On Sunday, we rode Second Level Test 1 again and earned a 67% and First 3, earning a 73%, winning both of the classes!  I was so proud of her!  She also earned the High Point Oldenburg award for both days of the show!

Tinkerbell Performing Medium Trot at Tulelake

Tinkerbell’s well earned awards

I ordered new business cards this year.  I was coaxed into changing up the design of my previous cards.  I think it was a good decision to make.

The Front of New Cards

The Back of the New Cards

I recently received a phone call placing an order for three lead ropes. A group of students decided they would like to put their funds together and get their instructor lead ropes for her personal horses this Christmas. They chose special colors to go with each horse. How thoughtful! I think this instructor is very well liked and admired by her students!

I really missed my annual horse camping trip this year. I guess the season isn’t over yet, but the group of wonderful ladies I usually go with aren’t available for such fun this summer.

A bit of a damp last day at Gates Horse Camp, 2009

In spite of the work the trip entails; packing and loading camping equipment for both horses and humans, I REALLY like going! Perhaps I’m just so accustom to working so many hours a day, I don’t see it as extra work!

Resting and eating between rides.

I generally use the trip to introduce young horses to the experience.  Trail riding is so very good for all horses, but especially those who are at the beginning stages of their training or busy training and competing.

A youngster learning to open a gate.

I love listening to the horses as they chew their hay and move around. I really enjoy the camp fire, smoke and all! The rides through my beautiful state are a bonus.  Did I mention the incredible food? This is one camper that does not bring hot dogs and pork and beans!  Gourmet only!  We generally bar-b-q, have incredible salads, veggies and tons of amazing deserts! The comradory among good friends is priceless.  This is the reason I especially miss going horse camping this year!

No horse camping trip is complete without a game of “Whoa Trivia”!

I got the biggest surprise when I put my gloves on today. There was something squishy inside of one of them. I quickly drew back my fingers and glanced inside. There, staying cool I presume, was a tiny frog! Smiling, I released him to go catch bugs. The gloves then slipped right onto my hands and off I went to continue my work day.

You never know what you will find inside a glove!

Frog in a Blog!

Take life’s hurdles in stride. Loosen the reins. Spur yourself on to greatness. Be free spirited. Keep the burrs from under your saddle. Carry your friends when they need it. Keep stable. Gallop to greatness.

How exciting! A group of my hand braided lead ropes are on their way to the horse expo in Sacramento, CA. If you happen to be attending the expo, you can find the ropes in the LMF booth. Thank you Vern for taking them with you!

Braided, Snap Attached and Ready to Lead Your Horse!

Who says that dressage horses should just know dressage? Here at In Motion Sport Horses, I think horses should have opportunities to learn and experience different things. In this group of pictures, Tinkerbell is learning to be a pony horse, while Esmerelda learns to be ponied.

Tinkerbell ponying Esmerelda ~ getting the task figured out

The two mares, both of which compete at dressage, took to this new task readily.  I told Tinkerbell if she needs a second job, she could get one at the track as a pony!  She certainly would be the prettiest one there.

Yep, figured it out. Ready for trot.

A Quick Glace

As Tinkerbell prepares for her show debut, she asks herself  “Are my ears really that long?  I hope the judge will like me anyway.”

For many, many years I enjoyed the work of exercising and training horses at various race tracks.    Here are a few pictures of those days gone by in my horsey life.

A Morning Gallop

I do have to say, I was very fit back then.  It was like doing three hours of aerobics each morning.

In The Winner’s Circle

The horses were always such a pleasure,  the speed thrilling.

  On occasion, I still enjoy a day at the track.