So at this time I am completely back to previous activites, (trail riding, the gym, etc). It feels really good!! I have found that I have much better balance than before and I am sure Storm is appreciating that. Now I also can catch up on all of the chores that I have been remiss in taking care of.  The arena and tack room are first. We had a major water leak from the roof on the tack room side, which was fixed recently so I feel comfortable fixing the insulation that has come loose. The arena is going to get turned up and moved about , I have been doing so much riding outside that it has really taken a back seat.

I was lucky enough today to see some of the level 3 clinic with Jesse Peters( 3 star Parelli instructor).  It always amazes me how our body language determines how our horses react. Some times just a subtle movement can mean different things that get different reactions.  I was a little sad that I wasn't riding, but in retrospect it was probably a good thing.  I got to see some solid level 3 at liberty, on line and free style and came home with some great ideas.  As usual Jesse was very inspiring and honest.

It has been awhile since I have posted anything.  This is due to the fact that I wasn't able to be the partner my horse needed  me to be.  I was in  much pain from a degenerative hip problem and could hardly walk. I had my hip replaced on May 9th and feel wonderful.  Hopefully there will be many interesting things for me to chat about now.  Storm and I are basically starting over, he lost all confidence in me as a leader as I wasn't there for him. My RBE needs consistancy and I need to approach him like I am on valium (very hard to do when I too am a RBE).

Come and check out my new web site.  I am hoping to reach students of Natural horsemanship, please keep visiting and I will try to keep the blogs coming.