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Change is good

Wow I haven't been on my blog forever! A lot has changed since the last time I was here...

• Kissie has moved- Why you ask? Well mainly because of my parents.  They were having a hard time going in 12 directions. (parents these days) We spend most of our time in pulaski, so now she is in Sandy Creek (right next to Pulaski) Actually she is 5 minutes from our church. Seeing her is a lot easier now. She has a great stall with her own turn out pasture. I really feel like she likes it there!
• I have  spent a lot of time traveling in July. I went to summer camp and then we spent a few days on the ST lawrence.  It was fun seeing everyone, and Aunt Sis flew in for a surprise visit! It was so nice to be away from everything, but I am glad to be home now.
• Some things have changed with school. I really can't go into details, but it really is a good thing. :) Please pray for my parents and us as we make the changes.

Well...writing on the blog is now one of my assignments...leave it to mom to turn something fun into something  "educational" :). So, I will update you soon.

Coming next blog......Katie and her amazing acrobatics on the back of her horse! Truthfully, its about me falling off my horse but I think  it sounds better like that! lol

See you soon,
Katie

Wow, Kissie is looking great!
I have been working with her alot and she looks really nice.
We have had such crumby weather, that its too wet on the trails. I can't wait to get on those trails.
I also have a project this summer, getting Kissie to canter, (well thats going to be a challenge, but i know we can get it)!
I have been teaching my little sister,Allison, to ride.
She is so smart, and she catches on really fast. Kissie is so gentle with her and she lets Allie pet her and brush her mane. She is ment to be around kids, she would be the horse to ride if you were just learning.
She is doing really good!
 I JUST CAN'T WAIT TO GET ON THE TRAILS!!!!!!! :) 

When is a lesson not boring?

When it's given on the back of a horse!

I would really love to give lessons someday, and my little Sis is my guinea pig right now.

It's fun to watch her expessions and remember how nervous I was all those years ago when I was 7 and had my first lesson at Pople Ridge. I can remember how big the horse was, and how scary it was to stand next to it.  I also remember my instructor at the time made me more frightened of the horse than I needed to be.  I want Allie to respect the horse, and know how to be around them safely, but I do not want her to fear them, especially Kissie. Respect does not mean fear.  SO here is a couple of videos to see some of what we did.

I introduced Allie to Kissie. How to mount properly, and then dismount. Allie needs to work on her core muscles, this will help her balance on the horse. And she needs to work on basic riding technique. Posture, heals, etc.  I didn't want to throw too much at her today, just get to know kissie.

This one we made special for Nana and Grandpa. :)




More to come later,

Katie

My Girl.....

Okay, Okay, I will admit it I am in love with my horse. She is practically awesome and if I would have to guess, I would say she loves me back. :)

Check out this video of today. I must say this is the best feeling in the world to have something so beautiful and so amazing love and trust you enough to want to go where you go.  I have been accepted into her "herd", and I think that is such an amazing honor.

P.S. ignore my brother's Darth Vader breathing, he has a cold :) But I am thankful he helped me anyways, thanks buddy.

The weather has turned warmer, and I can smell spring...sniff, sniff...can't you?  It's just around the corner, and that means...yup you guessed it...more time with Kissie outdoors. I simply cannot wait. I really am itching to go on a trail ride. And to work on cantering with her in the outdoor ring.

On a more depressing note, I had my 4H presentation on Sunday. Pbllttt. I really don't mind doing them. This was my 4th and I did mine on Colic. I was great. Good eye contact and voice, Good information, except I totally forgot my summary! UGH! It destroyed me with points, so I was 1 point shy of a blue award.  My little sister totally rocked it and I swear she (shhh don't tell her) did bettter than me! Seriously, I did tell her, I was so proud of her and she was so stinkin cute!

Working on conditioning and getting Kissie in shape. I have so big plans for the summer...yeah!

I simply cannot believe that I can have her through the summer, someone pinch me :) Thanks so much Nana and Grandpa. This whole thing really is a dream come true...

Endurance riding may be in my future...stay tuned for details.

Katie

P.S. Pray for my friend Dylan. He is like another Big brother to me. His Dad died this week, and I am so sad for him.  I wish I could do more but all I can do right now is pray.  When is the last time you told someone you care about that you love them?  Well....what are you waiting for?

The snow is really blowing

   Lots of things have been happening at the farm lately. First of all Rachael's horse snickers was sold, but in her place is a brand new horse, his name is K.J. The snow has really been falling lately and the Lauricella family had to shovel a bunch of snow off the roof because the snow was making it cave in. 

   I am having a lot of fun Kissie, she is amazing, she is the smartest horse I have ever seen. I am getting to know her better every time I go to see her. She tries her best to not spook when shes around me so that he doesn't hurt me. I think that our relationship is really growing, I think we understand each other better. She loves her treats that I give her, they are carrot flavored and she begs me for more and more every time I give her one. she knows exactly where they are and puts her nose there if she wants more, I think that its time to find a new spot. :) I love her very much I wish I could spend everyday with her so that i could spend more time with her and our relationship would grow faster than it is now. I cant wait till next time I get to go so I can see her and have lots of fun with her! 

~Katie~    

The best teacher

A horse is the best teacher. My horse teaches me everything about her, she tells me when shes sad, when shes happy, when shes mad, and more. She loves it when you teach her too! I'm teaching her things everyday and she cant wait to learn more. Lisa taught me how make her turn on the four hand which is really easy and fun Kissie got it right a way, she also taught me how to turn on the haunches. These are simple ways to make your horse reverse. I also taught her that my treats are in my pocket and she puts her nose there if she wants another treat. I love her sooooo much she is the a fast learner and she is the best horse I probably will ever have.