Week 11 and 12 have been crunch time for Little Louie. We've spent a lot of time perfecting each movement we will need to complete our Trail class as well as the freestyle. Louie worked hard during week 11 improving every day. Week 12 started off strong yet as the days press on, I can see Louie starting to hit the wall. 90 days of intense training takes a toll on both us as the trainers and these horses. When I stop and think of the things he has learned and experienced I can't ask anymore of him or be disappointed when he isn't giving me 100%. With 3 days left before we leave Louie and I will be taking things easy and doing some of our work out on the trails instead of in the arena. We both need a breath of fresh air!
I took the opportunity to ride Louie English some more during week 11 and he seemed to enjoy it! I think he will make a great English or Western horse. We even worked on teaching Louie to jump! I don't think he's our next Grand Prix hopeful but with some practice I think he would make a good little jumper.
Here is a video of our week!
I am feeling confident going into the finals! We will see if our hard work pays off in 5 days! We look forward to meeting you all and gaining some new horsey friends!
Enjoy what is left of this beautiful fall week!
Love......................................................... Courtney and Louie
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