Awareness of the outside world. Less ‘hill I will die on.’ More ‘garden I will tend to.’ Sentiment by @beaukorylak (Instagram) from repost by @thison0verhere, 18 May 2026 (Instagram).
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Goldy
Rosewood Stables
13 May 2026
Milestone, Advocated For Self
I can only jump small crossrails? [All That Glitters]
Very well, I will jump small crossrails. I specifically asked for fences that I could ride at 100%. I even requested my jump crew reduce a big crossrail to a small one.
I was able to trot and canter with certitude.
Milestone, Flying Change
On purpose. Because I asked.
In my past jumper life, I left such things up to Previous Horse. He had the balance for it. Wide turn? Rock on around. Tight turn? Thrown in change if you need it.
Goldy obliged, once he figured out what I was asking. I think that may have been the first time I did a flying change on request.
Onwards!
Katherine
Virtual Brush Box 
🎉
J
Is it ever frustrating, when you think of what you used to do?
A flying lead change might have been my sole accomplishment riding as a teenager. I did it with several class horses. One was an elderly ASB, who liked me because I talked to him. When he liked his rider, he pulled himself right up. I still treasure memories of that horse.