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July 18th 2020: Shane and I are back in action after 4 months off because of COVID!Riding again felt amazing! It was a pretty great ride all things considered! I’ve lost some of my core and I started leaning back in the saddle because of fatigue again. I’m a little frustrated because of it but I know I’m going to work back up to where I was. We just focused on transitioning from walk to halt and getting him to walk with intention, and then went on a short trail ride around property. Shane was a good boy even though getting him to walk on in the heat took a lot of my energy. I’m really proud of Shaners for listening so well and I gave him lots of pats. ♥️😊🐴. . #horse #horses #equine #equines #equestrian #paraequestrian #dressage #paradressage #paradressagerider #therapeuticriding #equineassistedtherapy #therapyhorse #therapyhorses #usef #adultamateur #adultammy #teamcaf #grade1paraequestrian #shane #goodboy #americanpainthorse #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #thefutureisbright #workinghard #chasingdreams #strongereveryday #cerebralpalsy #disabledbutnotreally #breakingbarriers (at Quantum Leap Farm, Inc.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCyoihiHblr/?igshid=1fm09ngu9jfrs

Oct 10th 2020: Griffin did a great job practicing the dressage test I’ve been working on today. Mrs Edie said he licked and chewed every time we halted on centerline which I think is just adorable. I didn’t get any video of us riding the test but there’s a short video me taking him back to the ramp to dismount. This was only my second time riding him and I’m so happy with how we are working together! I still have some things to work on with my seat and hands but I feel like I’m getting better all the time 😊❤️🐴 . #horse #horses #horsesofinstagram #equne #equines #equestrian #dressage #paradressage #usef #adultamateur #teamcaf #therapeuticriding #equineassistedtherapy #therapyhorse #therapyhorses #griffin #quarterhorsecross #goodboy #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #thefutureisbright #chasingdreams #breakingbarriers #strongereveryday #strongertogether #aspiringparalympian #cp #cerebralpalsy #disabledbutnotreally (at Quantum Leap Farm, Inc.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGK9KnUHHqX/?igshid=150ovk8zesouj

Sept 26, 2020: I had lots of exciting things happen today! My friend Alyssa, @alcequine, is visiting Florida and she came to watch my lesson! She’s a Grade 3 para rider and amputee who is currently leasing an Arabian named Andy. He’s super cute and they look so good together! I hope you had fun Alyssa, it was great having you! We should definitely catch up more! Also, I got to ride a new pony today! His name is Griffin and he loves to go! He was a little hunter boy before coming to Quantum 😊I had such an easy time riding him and he was happy and ready to go the whole time! I did a simple dressage test with him and he did great! Can’t wait to try him out again! Good boy buddy! . #horses #horse #horsesofinstagram #equine #equines #equestrian #paraequestrian #paradressage #dressage #paradressagerider #therapyhorse #therapyhorses #equineassistedtherapy #griffin #goodboy #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #friends #friend #friendship #usef #adultamateur #teamcaf #chasingdreams #strongereveryday #breakingbarriers #disabledbutnotreally #cp #cerebralpalsy #aspiringparalympian https://www.instagram.com/p/CFm1sBkHsU-/?igshid=zbhk5ltht5a7

July 24th 2020: “You are half of our gifts. I the other. Together we make a whole. Together we are much more powerful.”- Joss Stirling. These are professional photos from my lesson last Friday. I was going to work on a dressage test but my usual instructor, Ashley, couldn’t come so Shane and I just had another relaxing lesson. Jane, the instructor that owns Emmaline, the mare I was thinking about leasing, came to watch me ride! Shane was so distracted by the camera and kept stopping whenever he saw it 😂 He still did really well though, and I’m happy with what we did that day. Love you Shaners 😊❤️🐴. . #horse #horses #horsesofinstagram #equine #equines #equestrian #paraequestrian #dressage #paradressage #usef #adultamateur #teamcaf #equineassistedtherapy #therapeuticriding #therapyhorse #therapyhorses #shane #americanpainthorse #goodboy #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #thefutureisbright #strongereveryday #aspiringparalympian #breakingbarriers #cerebralpalsy #disabledbutnotreally (at Quantum Leap Farm, Inc.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDROxh1nog6/?igshid=fbi53u4ds2y5

Sept 4 2020: Shaners and I had a great lesson on Friday in a freshly dragged arena with no obstacles 😊 We had a shorter lesson because of the heat and we practiced circles and diagonals again, and I think I’m getting better at eyeballing 20 meter circles. I did my very best to keep Shane moving by tapping him and kissing at him, but getting him to keep a steady pace is still difficult for me as it takes a lot of energy. I also need to remember to keep thinking about my hands because if I lift them too high he thinks I want him to stop. Also, at the end of our lesson we did something VERY exciting! I got to try ESTABLISHING CONTACT WITH THE BIT THROUGH MY HANDS for the first time! Scroll to the last video to see! I was on the lead as Ashley wanted me to adjust to holding the correct position with a greater amount of weight in my hands. I think I did great for my first time and I looked and felt fancy as heck! I’m so proud of everything Shaners and I are able to do in spite of our struggles. Thank you for always giving as much as you can buddy! ❤️😊🐴 . #horse #horses #horsesofinstagram #equine #equines #equestrian #paraequestrian #dressage #paradressage #usef #adultamateur #teamcaf #equineassistedtherapy #therapeuticriding #therapyhorse #therapyhorses #shane #goodboy #americanpainthorse #thefutureisbright #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #progressnotperfection #strongereveryday #chasingdreams #breakingbarriers #cerebralpalsy #disabledbutnotreally #aspiringparalympian (at Quantum Leap Farm, Inc.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEzBQNRHhEE/?igshid=1gkgtw8842hm2

Oct 8th, 2020: Hey everyone! I had a great ride with Shane today where I really worked on my body position and finding my seat! Mrs Jenna helped me keep Shane walking so I could focus more on asking Shane for things clearly and where i was going in the arena. He responded so well and was such a good boy and got so many pats! Ashley said my back is getting stronger and I was able to sit without loosing my balance when Shane swung his hind end out! Here’s a cute picture of Shane and I before I left, and scroll to see videos! What do you think of my riding position? 😊❤️🐴 . #horse #horses #horsesofinstagram #equine #equines #equestrian #paraequestrian #dressage #paradressage #usef #adultamateur #teamcaf #kerritseq #ariat #troxelhelmets #aspiringparalympian #equineassistedtherapy #therapeuticriding #therapyhorse #therapyhorses #shane #americanpainthorse #goodboy #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #thefutureisbright #breakingbarriers #chasingdreams #cerebralpalsy #cp #disabledbutnotreally (at Quantum Leap Farm, Inc.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGGNzHRnayU/?igshid=1p4ks5zy2rsyx

Oct 24th 2020: Shaners and I had another fun day reviewing 20 meter circles and collected, medium and free walk. I got Shane to halt so square except for one of his hinds because I misjudged the distance between the poles on the ground 😂😂 I think we look really official in this picture except for the off hind, what about you guys? Shaners did amazing today and he always tries so hard for me even though I might confuse him with my body position. I really have to work on it and make sure I’m doing everything I can to help him move forward. Shaners got lots of love when we were done ❤️🐴😊 . In honor of the @usequestrian and National Paradressage Championships this weekend, for my next two lessons I am going to have my own mini National Championships by performing the Team and Individual Tests for Grade 1! I’m going to wear show clothes and everything and I’m so excited! I already have the Team test memorized and I’m going to do my best to guide Shane through movements we haven’t practiced in a while ir that are new to us! I really wanted to challenge myself and show my dedication to the sport of paradressage! Now off to watch the individual tests from today 😊. . #horses #horse #horsesofinstagram #equine #equines #equestrian #paraequestrian #usef #adultamateur #adultammy #teamcaf #therapeuticriding #equineassistedtherapy #therapyhorse #therapyhorses #shane #goodboy #americanpainthorse #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #thefutureisbright #chasingdreams #breakingbarriers #aspiringparalympian #cp #cerebralpalsy #disabledbutnotreally (at Quantum Leap Farm, Inc.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGvuiIYHt5m/?igshid=3su12eel1jkt

August 15th, 2020: Shane and I built on more stuff from last lesson by getting to ride independently. We did 20 meter circles on and off lead and short diagonals. We also practiced going down center line with square halt and salute. Shane did super well so we ended arena work early and went for a short walk around property. Super happy with my progress so far and will be back to riding tests soon. Good boy Shaners ❤️😊🐴 . #horse #horses #horsesofinstagram #equine #equines #equestrian #paraequestrian #dressage #paradressage #teamcaf #usef #adultamateur #adultammy #therapeuticriding #equineassistedtherapy #therapyhorse #therapyhorses #shane #americanpainthorse #goodboy #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #thefutureisbright #strongereveryday #chasingdreams #aspiringparalympian #cerebralpalsy #disabledbutnotreally (at Quantum Leap Farm, Inc.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD7PiQUnJuu/?igshid=14vm6sgsmxspz