Flashy is now in full time training as we prepare to sell her. She should be coming up for sale in the next 30 - 60 days. Attached are some updated photos taken of her today. I will soon have some under saddle pictures.

Well Vinnie and I made it through. Thanks to everyone for coming and supporting us.

We came home with 2 Second Place ribbons and 2 Third place ribbons. Not bad for a horse who has never been to a show before and has only jumped half a dozen times. Below are some photos:

Now remember I was on a green horse so my position might not be the best - I was only trying to stay on!

I will be at DRC Sunday morning  and my classes are starting at 9am . For all those who would like to come and watch. It being Vinnie’s first show, it could be entertaining! We are not quite sure how he will react.!

4897 - 28th AVENUE, DELTA is the address for the location

And our classes will be

CROSS-RAIL HUNTER*

2007 Show Season

Tuesday, April 10th, 2007

Vinnie and I will hopefully be attending th DRC Show on the 13th. As far as I know there will be no lesson changes as our classes are first thing in the Am. Vinnie will be working all this week and next to prepare for the show.

Fuzz of course will be getting the week off and if she is ready she too might also go to the show.

Gunner and I have been getting alot of work this past week. Although I amnot quite sure how I found the time. We worked on our walk and trot and also some lunge line work. As Gunner seems to love to see me pulled around the ring.

He was great in the ring and we only had one time he reared. I am taking today Monday off from riding him as I am moving and then I will be riding tommorow afternoon as well.

This week we will be again working on walk trot and then next week possibly some canter work but we will have to see how it goes.

Also, Gunner is now up for sale as he is a little too much horse for his young rider. If you know of anyone interested please email me. I will post pics on the for sale page as soon as I get some.

For a change we had a nice relaxing weekend, with only a few lessons. Cathy, Brittany and I were able to get a couple of good rides in at the sandpit. Cathy and I had a nice and relaxing time on Sunday by ourselves at the sandpit. It was just so nice out we couldn’t do anything but relax.

Vinnie, Fuzz and Gunner all got alot of exercise. And hopefully next weekend I will ahve time to squeeze Shawna into the mix as she also needs some work. As she will be going to the IPE this year , up in Armstrong.

Other news:

Gunner is for sale. We are looking for a really good home with someone who has alot of one on one time to spend with him. Unfortunately Gunner is just not quite the right horse for Mercedes at this time.

The Good news is Mercedes is looking for a new mount from 16 - 17hh ages 8 and up that has his basic walk trot canter and some small jumping in his background - but most importantly a level headed guy for Mercedes to be bale to ride right away.

Not sure if I mentioned this before but Fuzz and I will be going away on April 27-29th and there will be no lessons that weekend as we will be in Chilliwack at the Paint O Rama, everyone is welcome to come down and see us. But I will be unable to teach or train any of those days.

In the next couple of weeks, I will start planning a theory lesson for everyone to attend if they like - topic is yet to be figured out as I would like to have some input of things everyone would like learn…

Flashy will be arriving soon - as soon as Gunner is sold, she will be arriving which is exciting for everyone, she will also be up for lease come June 1st.

There is alot of news going on at Hylee Training. We have some new students interested in coming for lessons, we are heading to the Paint O Rama on April 28th and 29th… I have got to get Fuzz ready…

Also Gunner has now gotten over his puss pocket he has in his hoof and will be back working on Thursday - he is getting one more day off…

We have a new working student coming to help me on Saturday… and her name is Brittany she will be there on Sunday and Saturdays…

I am moving closer to the barn in April so, it will be easier for me to get there…

And we have alot of horses is training now:

Including Vinnie, Gunner, Fuzz and Shawna and I am going to have to ride each a few days per week to have everyone ready…

Gunner has been comming along very well. Currently he needs a little work on his muscle tone especially along his back as well as some manners. He is now stretching his head down during lunging and while walking. Next week I will up the ante and start doing lunging for 20 mins, walk 20 minutes and 20 minutes trotting.

Yesterday he pulled a show but Saturday Dan our trusty farrier will be coming to fix that and Saturday evening he can go back to work.

Today I had to cancel all lessons due to the fact that our ring was a swamp. I have never seen it so bad. I guess it should have been expected considering there was flooding reports from all over the Lower Mainland. Hopefully all lessons will be back on schedule for next Saturday.

*Please note, there will be no lessons until 3:00 on Sunday. Saturday lessons will stay the same.

All students are expected to have their horses brushed 10 minutes before lesson begins. And then if they need help tacking up, I can be there to help them. Lessons will begin at the time booked and if your late, your late. Unfortunately I can no longer run over the scheduled time.

Thanks for your understanding.

Current lesson times for next Saturday are:

12:00 Sam & Suzy

1:00 -open

2:30 -Manny & Fuzz

3:30 - Samantha and Suzy

4:30 - open

And Sunday

3:00 - Manny & Fuzz ? ( Room for one more beginner )

4:00 - Cathy & Cassia ? ( Room for one more Advanced Rider )

Please confirm lesson times.. Thanks.

Hopefully I won’t rain then.

Other news is we have a new horse at our barn, named Gunner. He arrved today. I am sure all the kids will love him. He is with us for a couple of months for training. You can check back here for updates on his daily training.