Crystal, Day 3 under saddle

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http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz241/susnakela/videos/th_DSCF4447.jpg (http://s832.photobucket.com/albums/zz241/susnakela/videos/?action=view&current=DSCF4447.mp4)

(click on image to play) Another video, with an interesting situation in it - this is Crystal's third day under saddle. I really like the way her mind works - a long way from the nervous, fearful and flighty horse we brought home in October. The groundwork and quiet time spent with her in her stall through the winter has payed off. She looks to her handler for leadership and confidence. Harris' daughter hopped on and rode her - Crystal has seen this person only a few times, and she gave all the attention, respect and willingness to please to the young woman.

Some really nice pictures that I will be using to advertise her.

Fiancee's daughter and Crystal:
http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz241/susnakela/Spring%202011/DSCF4471.jpg

Love that action in her legs!

http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz241/susnakela/Spring%202011/DSCF4462.jpg

http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz241/susnakela/Spring%202011/DSCF4459.jpg

http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz241/susnakela/Spring%202011/DSCF4464.jpg

Notice I have the saddle shimmed on the front this time and rigged center-fire, works a lot better

http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz241/susnakela/Spring%202011/DSCF4452.jpg

My young apprentice helping undo the girth
http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz241/susnakela/Spring%202011/DSCF4475.jpg

Notice Crystal did not get very sweaty this time?

http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz241/susnakela/Spring%202011/DSCF4483.jpg

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Love that trot. Dressage pony, maybe? :D

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I think she was born for dressage!