Thursday, January 8, 2009

Riding An English Pony

















Abby has decided that her new pony has an English saddle, so she has been practicing her posting. For those of you who aren't up on the language of a horseman, posting is lifting yourself out of the saddle every other stride while a horse is trotting. Abby is getting very good at this portion of horseback riding. In fact, we have had no falls and Abby has not been bucked off in 2 whole days. She has really been practicing this horse riding thing!

















Our back porch bird seems to have disappeared. Perhaps it got out the same way it got in. If not, I'm sure I will find it when I take the recycling to the recycling station this weekend. I'm hoping it's option one.

We made Maize a dog bed yesterday with our new sewing machine. She liked it so well she slept on it for two whole hours before she went back to sleeping on the couch. I also finished a pair of fake "Ugg" booties for Abby, but they were still a bit tight, so we've started on some ballet flat booties instead. The first one was pretty big, so I may have to make a liner to help keep them on. And, besides all the crafting our floor must be cleaned so Abby the escape artist doesn't accidentally eat anything she shouldn't on her adventures outside the living room. So much to do, so little time!!!

1 comment:

Grandma Jennie said...

Abby, you look like you are feeling better, is the new big tooth through?? I bet that is why you can ride that horse so well. I like your English riding, all you need is the habit. Sending BIG love for you!!, and Mommy,, and Daddy too. God Bless!! GG