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It's hard to look at these photos now (and to go out and ride
him in person!) and think about how far he has come in the time I have had him. I always had hope he'd come this far,
but sometimes I have to pinch myself, especially when I think about how we haven't really had any consistent instruction.
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| The day I met Thunder....Penn National racecourse, December 26th, 2005. |
I know he looked a little scraggly and plain, but after spending some time in his stall with
him, it was obvious to me that he was more than dirt and bones.
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| Thunder's first day with me. He's a little thin and scared. |
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| Thunder in February, 2006. I got some weight on him... |
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| Thunder in April 2006. His first weeks under saddle. Notice he's still very tense... |
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| A much happier, relaxed, and healthy horse....May 2006. |
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| Thunder in August 2006 after our move to Cedarville Ranch. |
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| October 2006, Cedarville Ranch |
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| Oct 2006 - learning the more finite details of being a saddle horse. |
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| Thunder's first lesson over fences, May 2007. (SEE SEPARATE PAGE for more pics from this day...) |
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| "I'm worried that the colorful fence and flowers might bite me...but WOW can I jump!" |
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| Thunder on July 4th, 2007. Much more chilled out about colorful flowers and fences. |
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| "The Bounce" - schooling over the crossrail in early July. Our usual warmup. |
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