Where, oh where, did Pass go?

So I've decided that maybe it's not a fluke. Pass is still maintaining the angelic behavior he obtained miraculously since his move. Though I can't say I want to admit it, I'm starting to get used to it.

I've been slacking on this blog recently as internet access at home is more limited and definitely slower. Not that I should make excuses...but I did.

Since my last post Pass and I have played with many new things and continued to build on previous knowledge. A couple days ago I introduced Pass to the outdoor jumping arena complete with new 'scary' jumps including brush boxes, tires and tiles. Again, Pass pulled the shock card and cantered around the fences like he has seen them all his life. Though he was lovely, he definitely showed some strongness that I figured we would run into our first time on the cross country course. It was not terrible, but a habit I'd like to stop as soon as I can. I figure a couple rides out there in a stronger bit and he'll understand that respect on my hands is a nice thing...for both of us.

Pass also got to meet a new friend last week. He had been going so well that I wanted to see someone else on him. That's how Pass' new friendship with Miki came to be. Miki is a very capable teen who has been riding for some time now. I was happy to see that Pass and Miki got along great and he was more than happy to walk, trot and canter for her in his cute little frame. I'm hoping soon she can come jump him as he seemed he enjoy his ride with her.

Today, I took Pass on another trail ride. This time we went to the pond and campground to play around. Pass was introduced to banks in which he could go up and down, a small wooden bridge and little obstacles such as an upright balefeeder to walk through. He took them all on without much of a problem, even the narrow wooden bridge that scared the crap out of Teagan the first time he saw it. I also took Pass down to the pond and let him splash around. That horse really loves his water. It'll be nice this summer to ride out there bareback and go for a swim...I'm sure he'll love it.

Pass also got to play with the farrier today after our ride. To my pleasant surprise he stood like an angel and almost napped, head down and lip drooping. He's such a booger. Pass and Marilyn even got a little close time as he licked and nuzzled all over her while she worked on his front feet. Let's face it. He's a ham. Enjoy the picture below of Marilyn and her new lover...



...and more exciting news in Pass' life: Next Saturday he will travel to his first show. It's only a small fun show, but it's a good place to find out just what kind of show pony he will be :)