A week of 'mixed bag' experiences - and a Pfingstritt

It's been quite the week. Tuesday we went to Brandt's for 'play-time' with Remy and Chambord. While Chambord was quite the star, jumped a small course, went into the pond, and answered any question presented correctly - Remy lost his marbles.

It was a super hot day, and we learned that hard way that Remy's 'stay-at-home' came at a price: He and Chambord became joined at the hip. So when Remy couldn't see Chambord and was asked to gallop in the field he lost it, bucking, threating to rear, screaming - a two year old at the check out counter in the grocery store had nothing on him. At least he didn't threw himself on the ground!

Once other horses were back in sight all was well again. Lesson learned: Time to get back to work. And the dressage lessons with Roz went very well, no issues, no resistance, nice and soft - and focused.

It's Pfingsten in Germany (Pentecost, Sunday/Monday). It was/is customary to go on a Pfingstritt on that weekend, often organized by the large riding stables and clubs. It means long trailrides -sometimes both days with overnight stays- good food, drink, and camaraderie. I do miss the social aspect of riding, here it is very 'individual'. Not to worry, though, the four of us had our own Pfingstritt today.. Everyone had a good time and was on his best behavior (hers -yours truly- is always good :-) )

What a view!

 JP build the table, large enough for 'social distancing'