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Ruby & Ego
An eight year old gelding by Glenara Cowboy (now Hasenacher Balou Couleur), out of a Wynton mare.

26/10/2024

On cloud nine after today ☁️

One eyed-shuneyed - I am so proud of this big orange magpie eating idiot!!! We had another major milestone today, attending Waterford Eq & Pc’s super clinic. I had my first lesson with Brett Cantle and Ego’s first ever look at a cross country course. Also his first outing in about 18 months.

Aside from a little show boating when I got on (shying at crusher dust patches on the ground, sh****ng himself over horses in the next paddock over), he was quite possibly the least looky he’s ever been. The grounds were so beautiful (and awesome!!), even after a few wet spells. The jumps were great, as was Brett’s guidance and low pressure teaching methods. I look forward to my next lesson!

The photos say it all really, we had one stop the entire lesson, and only because I ran out of puff 🥴 to me this meant the world, it’s all of the years, effort, sweat, tears, money and lessons and the bond we have created, for him to go out there in that massive field on his own, jumping those jumps like he’s done it all before. All without a noseband in a turtle top snaffle. Incredible 🙌

What can’t this horse do, except maybe remember he is a horse sometimes.

23/10/2024

Jacaranda vibes this week 💟

It’s Murphy’s Law that it either floods or I/Ego contracts some kind of illness the week before the clinic/competition. This week our household has collectively come down with the flu. Little does this flu know, I have lessons this weekend & it needs to go, so two days of suffering is enough & I’m now identifying as “a picture of health”.

Bring on the super clinic with my brilliant orange man✨

15/10/2024

Fifth week back in work & the big fella and I are feeling READY to give cross country a crack at Waterford Equestrian & PC’s super clinic in a couple of weeks 🙌

The hacking out has been super for both of our confidence and fitness. Ego hasn't always been the bravest when it comes to jumping filler and solid objects but it seems he isn't bothered by it these days.

Bring on 2025 season 💓

27/09/2024

We were supposed to have our first clinic of the year this morning, but the shoe fairies had other plans. This horse has thrown a shoe maybe TWICE in his ridden life🫠 Thankfully it ended up being cancelled anyway thanks to our first spring rain but that doesn't p**s me off as much 💅

08/09/2024

Happy 8th birthday to the big obnoxious orange 👑

I always kind of suspected you'd be missing a body part somehow by this point in your life. I was proven right. 8 years of cheeky side-eyes, sly nibbles on human flesh & happy/sad tears.

Partner in crime for life🧡

07/11/2023

We had a jump!!!!

No videos as I forgot my pivo and the quality is crap 😂 but we started with a baby cross rail, trotted into that and popped it with the usual Ego over enthusiasm, then cantered round the next couple up to 70cms like he’s been doing it ten years, not six months followed by a 12 month break & an eye removal!!

Absolute legend of a horse. All the blood sweat and tears I put into him as a five year old has really paid off. He’s just the BLOODY BEST!!

03/11/2023

We were blessed with a beautiful thunderstorm and heavy rain the other day, but Ego was not a big fan :( having limited experience in indoor arenas, the sound of the rain on the roof was scary for him & the thunder claps may as well have been bloody gunshots. This session isn’t a pretty one but I love how it ends!

•I was in no rush to get on. Focusing on just being calm & present with him
•To get his focus/attention back after each fright, I used positive reinforcement to let him know its okay to calm his farm and relax, and to make it a bit more of a pleasant experience
•Sloth paced session with lots of walk breaks
•I had to be his literal hype girl for the first five minutes, but look at that beautiful relaxed boy at the end 🩷

Very proud of this sensitive baby!! Also, very proud of my stickability. Its rough getting back in the saddle on a green pony after 12 months off 😬

01/11/2023

Our first ride back in preparation for the 2024 comp season. Ego has had a lovely 12 month break from full time training, and we are taking it back to basics to build his confidence back up and get him used to ridden life with one eye.

•Focusing on keeping things simple and doing things he already knows off by heart from his foundation training
•Getting his brain in tune with mine by using minimal pressure and using my body to give cues, and giving him ample time to find the right “answer”
•Using positive reinforcement to keep it straightforward for him - this method of training provides so much clarity for him, using the clicker to mark the movement or behaviour I’m asking for allows for very little flustered moments as he understands exactly what I am asking of him with the cues I give him
•Lots of walk, halt, lateral movements
•Plenty of transitions within the walk and halt-walk-trot to keep him forward and energised (he is naturally very laid back, and this is a great way to keep him on his toes!!)
•Restricting our sessions to about 20 minutes, and taking a case by case approach, ensuring the sessions are ended when we achieve focus and relaxation

He is a little spooky and nervous on the ground and on his blind side. At this point in time and until he tells me he is feeling brave, confident & fit enough to start stepping up, our sessions will look a lot like this.
Slow and steady wins the race, especially with young and sensitive horses ✅

To me, this was a fantastic ride. We may not have cantered or jumped any fences, and it may look slow and boring, but this is just as exciting as jumping a 1.20m Oxer 🫶

(No sound as Facebook only has weird music, and ain’t no way I’m ready to voice over videos juuust yet😅)

28/10/2023

I’ve decided to make a page for the orange ratbag & I’s new beginning, now we only have three eyes between us. I will be posting updates and for anybody half interested, videos of how we work to adapt and overcome the challenges along the way❤️‍🔥

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