My favorite pictures of Abner

I figured I would set them all into one post, that way everyone can see how beautiful my horse is. :)


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Abner frequently puts his head on my chest like this and lets me hug his head. I'm not sure if he does it to comfort himself, or to comfort me, but I like it. I don't put a stop to the behavior because he is very polite and gentle, and he never pushes me.



This one makes me laugh because of the fact that my horse doesn't need a lead rope, but my dog does. Garbo is the best dog I've ever met, but she is terrified of Abner. She's fine to be in the barn with him, but if I try to make her get close...no way!




This picture also just kind of sums up our relationship together.



Abner looks like a big teddy bear here- see that spot on his nose? That's where he likes to be kissed the most!

Wow, first post in a while. I feel like a bad horse mom- especially because I haven't seen Abner because I have been really busy with exams at school.

I have been looking online at the Morven Park website, and there are a couple schooling shows in April that I'd like to plan on going to- if Aby and I are in shape.


I don't have any pictures for today's post, but I'll try to get some this weekend!

1/16/09

I went riding yesterday, I didn't have a lot of time so we didn't do too much. I hopped on him in his field with a lead around his neck, and we did a little bit of trotting and playing around. After I cleaned stalls, I put on his bridle and we went for a walk up the road.


Abner is so funny when we cross on pavement- he HATES any lines or discoloration on the road, especially cracks. When walking around them is not an option, he walks as if he expects the world to fall in at any moment. He ALWAYS steps over the white lines on roads.

New Years Resolutions

I know it's a little late, but I figure late is better than never.

Here's my list of resolutions:

1.) Get Abner back in shape!
2.) Get myself back in real riding shape, and take some more lessons.
3.) Work with Aby on jumping smaller jumps!
4.) Go to a show! Do our best, and make sure both Abner and I have fun.
5.) Take Abner swimming at the river!


Most of these are fun goals, because Abner had a life full of showing before he came to live with me. I know he loved showing, but now I think that he appreciates having a new life of fun. If we DO show, I'm going to make sure that both of us have fun and try our hardest. That's all that matters- I don't care if we win a ribbon, I don't care about trophies- I care that my horse and I are happy.

Abner=Champion. :)

I've been taking Abner out on trail rides, and he just keeps getting better and better. He always stands perfectly still for mounting even if it takes me a few minutes.


Caitlin and I decided to switch horses, and it took me FOREVER to get on Medias (he's only 14.2HH!!!) because he kept moving. Finally, I had Caitlin give me a leg up, and she just climbed right on Aby by lowering her stirrup. He stood perfectly still- and he's pretty hard to climb up on, he's so big!

Abner loves to hang out in the barn with me while I do stalls. I let him walk around loose as long as he behaves himself. He usually likes to explore the barn, and then he stands and eats some hay or looks out the door.


I'm trying to find some exercises that I can do in hand with Aby to help us both with our fitness- we already do stretches and take short walks, but I'm working on finding some other stuff to do.

Another trail ride!

Caitlin and I went riding today- she rode Medias, and I rode Abner. We had so much fun!

We pretended to be Lewis and Clark (I was Clark), and we went adventuring to find "a new America". We played around, and Abner forgot that he wasn't a racehorse. We did a little bit of cantering, and a lot of trotting around. Abner behaved himself, as always!


I didn't get many pictures of me on Abner today, except the one where I am hugging him. He is always good for snuggles, and tries to turn his head around to see what's going on.

Abner saved my butt today- more than he usually does! We were walking along the grass, and I was talking to Caitlin and distracted. All of a sudden, Abner took off in this slow, weird canter. It turned up that he had walked into some REALLY thick mud- and he got himself out! My reins were on the buckle the entire time, and as soon as we were clear from the mud Abner stopped, as if to make sure I was okay.


I am thankful to have such an amazing horse, and fun friends to ride with!









(In this picture, Abner had just finished throwing a fit because we were brushing the other horse. He threw everything off of his stall- all the brushes, his halter, leadrope, everything. He had been sticking his tongue out like crazy trying to get our attention! He has so much personality- what a cool dude. See his tongue out, trying to lick Caitlin?)

How to Save Money...And Still be Fabulous.

Okay, so I have been wanting some TwinkleToes for a while now for Abner. For those of you who don't know, TwinkleToes is a sort of glitter that I can use on Abner's hooves and anywhere else I want to sparkle.


Well, TwinkleToes cost about $20 for a small bottle. But I had a better idea- I'm going to buy plain glitter in the color of my choice (probably silver, because we're trying to be Classy, not Trashy), and sprinkle it on top of plain hoof oil- which I use quite a bit for Aby.


Now, how cool is that?! I can make my horse prance around glittering like a fairy without spending all of my money.

Regular Glitter- about $3
Hoof Oil- Free, because I've had it.
Making my horse a glitter princess- Priceless.



I'll have to grab some pictures next time I do it!