Video Time!

Here's a little update on Dublin's progress.

Dublin is doing very well. I have decided to put the dressage lessons on hold for the winter due to weather and time constraints, and to use the time to focus on his trailering issues since that was adding considerable stress to our weekly lessons. I also want to focus on our Parelli work, and getting him solid in Levels 2 and 3 since dressage really falls into the realm of Level 4.

After reviewing the assessment criteria for Levels 2 and 3, my goal is to have him able to pass a Level 2 assessment by the end of the year, and a Level 3 assessment by the end of April. I'm working with my coach Julia via video. Here are the videos we did yesterday showing our work on On-Line and Freestyle. It got a little exciting when a great blue heron landed in the next pasture in search of gophers! Dublin was curious but not fearful, which was great, because that could have been a disaster when the bird took off soaring across the field!

https://youtu.be/rijoevqMylM

https://youtu.be/fE_wIwpCfkQ

https://youtu.be/IvNRXmIld6k