Jen Hamilton clinic.

So long since an update. I have been having issues with our new computer not allowing me to post on my blog but thanks to a German HelpXer we had visiting the problem is now fixed.

This weekend Magic and Erin attended the Jen Hamilton clinic. Jen is a well known and respected Hunter and Jumper coach from Canada. She comes yearly and I used to train with her when I was jumping. It was a great opportunity for Erin and Magic to get in some practise before the show season starts.
Magic is progressing really well. Some times I have to remind myself that hes not been broken in that long. He is so easy to train and soaks up new experiences like a sponge. Hes going to be a true allrounder. Not only is he stunning enough to show as a Park Hack but he has the paces and attitude to make a lovely dressage horse and the ability and talent to make a lovely showhunter as well. He is certainly a versatile boy.

Pictures of Erin and Magic at the Jen Clinic.

The Magic Pony has arrived.

My new horse Stonedale Magician arrived yesterday while I was away at Nadines clinic.
Today was first day of school including beautification. He has not had a lot of handling in the past 14 months so I just did some groundwork and then gave him a bath, trim, worm and covered him. Poor boy must wonder what has struck him.
Tomorrow we will start on the lungeing again and hopefully it won't be too long before he can be backed.

I have a new Horse!!

Welcome to Stonedale Magician a 5 yr old unbroken Welsh CobX by Millcreek Valiant out of TB mare Cautious Leigh. 15.2 ish.
He was started about 14 months ago but then his owner and her husband took over a farm management job up North where there was lots of work and no time for horses. No flat land either so not conjucive to finishing a youngster. So Magic got left.
So I have a bit of a job on my hands to get him back to where he was and then finish him off. Hes been hardly handled in the last year so there will be a bit to do.
But I am looking forward to this new project. Hes going to be a lovely horse and will be my fun horse for the times where its not practical to be taking out a stallion.
Hes not coming for 2 weeks as he is being delivered in a truck so until then I have to wait!

Unfortunately I have issues with this new computer accepting photos so until I get it sorted here are his pics.
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