Hacking, Schooling, XC and Everything

So much has happened in just a week I don't really know where to start! Been on some fun hacks with all the boys and had a few schooling sessions as well. Had some fun playing with Ron who thought he'd spice our schooling session up by chasing everyone round whilst we cantered; cheeky monkey! Ron also had his first bath which was... interesting. I think it's fair enough to say he's not met a hose before so he wasn't too impressed but he looks so much better for it so it was worth our efforts! We also went to visit Molly with Lottie. Was lovely to see her again and to see her doing so well in her new home, she's obviously very happy and they love her to pieces. 

Then yesterday it was time for Jack's first outing of the year with Emma and Lottie riding Sparkie (only his second ridden outing in his life!) The day got off to a good start when he loaded first time and travelled perfectly which is a HUGE thing because both of these are things we've had a lot of problems with. He stood nicely to be tacked up and groomed and he was an absolute saint to warm up, his transitions were completely spot on and he was just so well mannered with perfect brakes, I could not have asked for better behaviour from him! He was a little bit nervy when we first started jumping as he's never seen xc fences before so it took a while to build his confidence up but that's fine, he's 4 and he wasn't doing anything to be naughty he was just unsure of what he was being asked so I just sat quietly and persisted with him until he knew he had to go over them. Once he had his confidence up he flew everything. We even finished doing a little hunter trial practice course and he was foot perfect at every single fence, he was a pleasure to ride, I had the biggest smile on my face the whole way round. So so proud of the amazing little horse he is becoming and it makes me so happy to say that everything he does has come from me. What a star. Sparkie was also fantastic as per and everyone had a lovely day! :)