Rainy Wednesday

Horses haven't been out for two days. Paddocks are too wet. Will have to longe Renny before anyone gets on him. Always a fun experience since stall time usually means bucks stored in the back. He performs his self chiropractic at a mad dash gallop around the arena, barely contained by the longe line. I'll probably longe him first in his halter, so he can do his airs above the ground, then put the surcingle, bridle and side reins on. I recently reread the section on longeing in the USPC book on Longeing and Ground Training. Good to revisit these classic works. Will be sure to attach the longe line to not only the bit ring but also the noseband so that all the pressure is not on the mouth.