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Dakota Sunrise
10-31-2008, 09:00 PM
It snowed here all day Wednesday and by Thursday we had about 6 inches. I took Dakota out to play in the snow for the first time this season. It was so fun! He was hyper and tossing his head, had his tail up in the air, and every now and then he'd throw a little hoppy buck just for the fun of it.:p (Just FYI- he only does that--head tossing, little bucks, etc--when he's excited, pumped up, and giving a bit of attitude. It's not the bit, his teeth were just checked by the vet, and I wasn't on his mouth- lol, half the time I wasn't even holding the reins:innocent:. So point is- it's not a pain issue.:))
I love it when he's like that.:D We had an awesome ride, bareback of course. xD I actually got my brother to film me for a little while!:eek:

Anyway, some of the footage is from last week, and some from Thursday. It's so good to be riding him again and to be able to lope him! (in the last video of him that I showed you guys we were still in Take it Easy mode) His leg is doing great, by the way. He's never been happier.:)
I've been working on this video for a LONG time.. the music really gave me a hard time and WMM was not being overly cooperative.:rolleyes: So bare with me. But I actually do really like this video. I think you guys will too.:) Hope so anyway.:D

~*~*~ YouTube - It's Good to be Us ~*~*~

for those that can't view youtube:

~*~*~* http://www.onetruemedia.com/otm_site/view_shared?p=73da31443a95e2aea123d5 ~*~*~*~

Oh, just so you know- around 5:08-5:16ish when he takes a few steps- if he looks a little stiff there it's because he just stood up. He'd been laying down napping, and whenever he stands up after staying down for too long he's a little stiff until he starts moving around. No big deal. It's just part of being 19 I guess. I promise he is fine after he walks around a little and gets loosened up.:)

I have a million pictures that I took of the first snow, the horses in their blankies, the goats, etc... fortunately for you guys I'm tired and ready for bed so I won't post them and bore you all to tears.:p

KittySawrus
11-01-2008, 02:55 AM
When I saw those pics of them walking p to the fence and it was all snowy - aww, I just went all gooey!!
Same going for you cantering armless :D!!
And loving the horseback clips too.
What a great vid Kota :)

Gypsy Rose
11-01-2008, 03:08 AM
Fantastic video! It's so good to see you back on Dakota again- you two are looking great.

"Back in Black" fit the beginning of that pretty well, I'd say!

Still want to see those pics, though!

Arrow
11-01-2008, 04:46 AM
I loved it! Back in Black was perfect at the start, and Good to be Us was the perfect choice for the last sequence. Love the riding in the snow pics. But wow--can Dakota yawn! I always wondered if you didn't get Beauty to have horses with semi-matching blazes...:D just kidding! Super nice video, though--nice mix of video and stills, nice transitions between songs and moods, a great job all around! Dakota's looking like he's feeling in fine fettle these days!

Whitedresswind
11-01-2008, 08:55 AM
wowza! you got sooo much more snow then us! I am watching the vid, but its taking a while to load. So far, you guys look aawwsssome

JackieB
11-01-2008, 11:51 AM
Wow, that was a fantastic video. The relationship you have with Dakota is one that is surely the envy of most horse owners. He is absolutely attached to you and it's beautiful to see.

And you sure are a good rider. I don't ride bareback at all, much less like you do.

I'm surprised that you got as much snow as you did. The first part of the video really captured the essence of the excitement of that first snow. And AC/DC is perfect for music!

Great job!

Dakota Sunrise
11-01-2008, 12:32 PM
Kitty: Thank you! I'm always excited about the first snow, and Dakota was too, hehe.:D

Gypsy Rose: Thanks.:) It's great to be riding him again, and soooo wonderful to let him canter! If I don't get a bareback canter in at least once a week I got a little nuts.:innocent::p

Arrow: Thanks so much! I don't usually use Country music in my vids because I'm a Rock and Roll kind of girl, but that song just fits me and Dakota.:)
Yep he's feeling good! xD You wouldn't guess he's 19 in the clips of him cantering through the snow, huh? I think he's a happy horse.:D

Whitedresswind: Thanks, Torie!:D How much snow did you end up getting?

JackieB: Thanks so much! Dakota is such a happy horse, and has so much personality. I like to think he loves me.:)

I used to be a TERRIBLE bareback rider, and on Beauty I still am. But Kota makes me look good- I don't know why but I can just go with him no matter what he does, I'm totally comfortable on him. We're a team.
On Beauty I never feel like a good rider.. you know I love her and she is actually a real sweet heart some times, but undersaddle she makes me feel like a beginner. But on Kota.. I don't know what it is. Maybe it's just a matter of trust.

I'm always happy about the first snow, don't know why but I always am. And the first ride in the snow is always fun- and Dakota was so excited! :D I love it when he's like that. He wasn't acting 19, and I'm always glad to see him spunky and energetic.

Whitedresswind
11-01-2008, 01:58 PM
Just enough to cover the ground, it went away quickly, mad alot of mud tho, haha. Oo, Cantering with no hands, thats amzing!!

pandorasmom
11-01-2008, 05:38 PM
Excellent job on the riding and the video!!!

You and Dakota look like an awesome pair together. Wonderful job! :)

Sundays Man
11-01-2008, 05:53 PM
Awsome video Dakota!!! I always look forward to your videos. Thanks for sharing.:)

Dakota Sunrise
11-01-2008, 07:23 PM
Thank you!:D

shynbvs
11-01-2008, 07:43 PM
you have so much snow!

Dakota Sunrise
11-01-2008, 07:46 PM
It actually melted. But it snowed all day wednesday and by Thursday there was 6 inches. It pretty much all melted after Friday though. We'll be burried in it for the long run soon enough!:rolleyes::p:innocent:

lovesfortune
11-01-2008, 07:58 PM
You give me so much to strive for! I hope that when Norman is 19 (2 yrs) we will have the kind of bond that you and Dakota have. It's really inspiring! And then add in the whole no reins while cantering... well that's just to much! :)

Dakota Sunrise
11-02-2008, 06:42 PM
Thanks so much, lovesfortune. It means a lot to me to hear that others can see how strong the bond is that Dakota and I share. He's worth his weight in gold- a very, very special horse. At least to me he is.:)

prissy18
11-02-2008, 07:28 PM
I wish it would snow here in IL.It was almost 80 today.Grr lol.Dosent matter i dont have a horse i can ride barebak or lope.Lol i prefer not to die.You guys look great.Dakota i am jealous u have to awsome horses

Dakota Sunrise
11-03-2008, 06:08 AM
Awe, thanks Prissy.:)