Training Fun Day

Today it was very warm (17C) but we had gale force winds to accompany the lovely warm weather.
It was so windy I rode inside today because the sand in the outdoor was blowing up into our eyes!
I decided to have a fun day training session today since the grind of daily dressage in the indoor can zap the motivation from both Izzy and I.
This was the rest station today.   When we got to the pedestal as long as she was on it with at least 2 feet it was a rest stop for at least 1 minute.   Funny how after about 3 rest periods every time we passed the pedestal Izzy was veering towards it!!

We also had a few other obstacles set up that we used as prix caprilli type obstacles.   Here is the small barrel jump.

I think I need to invest in some bigger jumps as these little barrels felt like an exuberant canter depart not a jump!

DH and I also cleaned up the trees that were down in the back 40.   The brush was all moved near the trail in the woods so it can be chipped and added to the path to keep the weeds down.

Molly was of course out and about in the fields enjoying some dog time; hunting and exploring.   She also likes to ride on the tractor!   Here we are heading back to the bush line to dump off another load of brush!