New JRD Jump Saddle!

Just got my new saddle.  It was used, but you can barely notice it.  It's a monoflap by JRD.  Love the blue trim.  First ride tomorrow and I will see if I can stay on.  Long billets so I won't have buckles under my legs.

New Feet!

It's been four weeks since I put pads on Ivy and pulled the shoe closer to the tip of the frog for a faster break over. She is a different horse.  I see a lot of stuff online about no shoes, pads.... Go natural!  When I brought her home as a 3.5yr old, I kept her barefoot.  Biggest mistake of my life.  I suppose if I lived in an area where the ground was soft things might have been different.  Her issues are caused by impact on hard ground.. All those trail rides in the hills didn't help. Well, she is sooo happy now.  She is much more willing and her shoulders are free.  I feel awful knowing we could have fixed her issues sooner.  Our first show is in March and I will attempt first level again.  Not ready for second yet but now I think I will go for my medal.  Why not! Oh, and I will go to a HT too. OK, intro level..