Just had to post a little "brag" about two of the horses today...Ella and Flash.

Ella was a total superstar today. We got to the track relatively quickly today as opposed to most days...she likes to stop and look around about every five seconds...today we only had three stops and then she walked onto the track like she owned it. We met up with Brass Hat and she actually WALKED all the way to the 3/4 pole...she was SO good...then she decided it was time to get going, and jogged back to the wire. She actually turned around slowly (for her) and started off slowly (for her)...and although she was her usual charming self during her gallop, there were MOMENTS of relaxation where I didn't have to fight with her...and then she walked home like a champ. *So* proud of her.

Flash had another good day, so things are looking up for him. He hit the ground beautifully today and barely needed any warm-up time...then jogged out after his gallop perfectly. Hopefully we're back on the right track with him. Starting to think the track was just too hard the other day and he prefers a little more cushion.

I guess if I have to be completely covered in mud and nastiness, it's good that the horses can still make me smile. :)