5-Day Challenge: Day 3

And still more from Tracy over at Fly on Over … or, more of My 5 Things.

11. Critique your horse’s conformation: hmmm … no thanks. You can though, and I won't be offended in the least. Both of my boys have tremendous strengths and a few weaknesses. I know what they are but since they can't be changed, there's no point focusing on them. 

I couldn't find good profile photos of either boy: Speedy is in a wash rack so you can't really see all of him, and Sydney is camped out on a slight slope with what looks like a fish eye lens. Best of luck!

Speedy in July of 2013

Sydney in March of 2012 - although this photo has him standing at a weird angle.

12. Horse’s favorite riding exercise: I think this is a funny question. Both of my boys thoroughly enjoy eating and turnout, but like me, they'd rather leave the exercising for another day. With that said, they do like it when I am balanced and supportive in my aids. One exercise that I do is the up, up, down exercise where I stay in rising trot for two beats and sit lightly for one beat. This exercise helps me lighten my seat and ride with a stable leg position and a steadier core. Speedy and Sydney appreciate my efforts.

13. Favorite spa day products: I am not a thorough groomer, but I am a daily groomer. Since I ride each boy at least 3 - 4 days a week, they get groomed quite frequently which I think keeps their coats shiny and smooth, naturally. When I want to get a bit fancy, I really like Eqyss Survivor Super Detangle and Shine and EQ Body Wash. I also use Mane and Tail Detangler, but really, frequent grooming seems to get the best shine out of my boys.

An oft used photo, but he had virtually no grooming in this shot (November 2013).

14. Three best things about your horse: 
Speedy G: he simply oozes personality, he LOVES to go places, and he's wicked smart.
Sydney: his ground manners are superb, his canter is awesome, and he's a really kind soul.

15. Favorite picture of your horse: Lori of Simplee Focused has made this quite easy. She did a photo shoot of us last fall and took some lovely photos. The action shot of Speedy captured his sassy attitude perfectly, and the shot of Sydney and me always makes me smile; he's a Steady Eddy in the making.

He's all Arab - Photo By Simplee Focused

He simply radiates a warmth that I love - Photo by Simplee Focused.